Concursos da instrução pública secundária na província da Parahyba do Norte (1846-1884)

Abstract

The present work aims to examine the competitions as a possible space for selection and formation of secondary teaching at the Lyceum in Parahyba Imperial, sparking debates arising from educational legislation surrounding the profession. This way, we can visualize pedagogical action and the role played by the teacher within a determining context, that is, is: to instruct youth according to moral values and classical knowledge to occupy the prestigious positions in society, are one of the aspects identified for the teacher's profile, in through its diverse functions. Despite the methodology, the theoretical methodological support comes from the perspective of Cultural History, which gives legitimacy to the research proposal here announced. Regarding the sources, the Set of Laws and Regulations of the Instruction of Parahyba in Imperial Period. However, we highlight the need for dialogue with other documents - Reports from the Directors of Public Instruction and newspapers, located in the Maurílio de Almeida and the Hemeroteca Nacional, constitutes the basis of this work, which has at the intersection of sources a necessary action, namely: Laws, Regulations, Reports of Presidents of the Province and newspapers, including O Publicador, O Lyberal Parahybano and O Despertador. Regarding the time frame, it goes from 1846, when the Internal Statute of the Lyceu, through - Resolution 26 February 1846 to 1884, the year in which the Lyceu was converted into a Normal School. This research results in the apprehension of the indices ofstructuring of competitions within the secondary education standards system of the Province, the Likewise, it continues to identify the clientelistic influence of competitions, the profile of teachers approved and nominated in the competitions.