A produção científica sobre a educação profissional e tecnológica

Abstract

This paper aims to find out what has been researched and produced on Professional and Technological Education (EPT). It also seeks to understand what EPT is about, its social, historical and political constitution in Brazil, identifying the main authors and legislation that deal with the theme. The methodological approach is described as a qualitative and exploratory research. The research objects are academic productions published in scientific journals, which were later categorized and analyzed according to the content analysis for data interpretation. Seven different categories were found according to the themes dealt with within Professional and Technological Education, providing a more comprehensive understanding of EPT.