Boas práticas de gestão escolar no município de Paragominas-PA, com base nas competências do(a) gestor(a)

Abstract

School managers are responsible for designing and implementing practices that improve students' academic outcomes. Considering the role played by these leaders, the Conselho Nacional de Educação (CNE) (National Council of Education) has approved, pending ratification, the proposal for a Base Nacional Comum de Competências do Diretor Escolar (BNC - Diretor Escolar) (Common National Base of Competencies for School Principals). In this context, and based on the author's concerns and motivations, the study addressed the central question: How can we identify and map effective practices of school managers in municipal early childhood education and primary schools in Paragominas, Pará, that enhance student learning, considering the competencies and skills described in the BNC Diretor Escolar? The main objective was to identify and systematize good practices of school managers in public schools in Paragominas, Pará, to promote student learning, based on the competencies and responsibilities of the school manager. This qualitative research employed a variety of procedures and techniques across six stages of the methodological process. Thirteen practices were mapped in five different municipal schools. From these practices, daily responsibilities of the managers emerged as crucial for the functioning and success of the schools, highlighting the complexity and diversity of the roles assumed by these professionals. The competencies identified as essential for the role were also those needing further development for more effective school intervention. The research provided an opportunity for self-reflection among the managers regarding their own responsibilities and competencies, resulting in the educational product “Catálogo de boas práticas de Gestão Escolar em Paragominas/PA: contribuições para a melhoria da aprendizagem dos(as) alunos(as)” (Catalog of good school management practices in Paragominas/PA: contributions to improving students learning). We hope this catalog will contribute to the field of school management training and performance, as well as to education specialists, teachers, pedagogy students, and others interested in the subject.