DEBATING MEDICALIZATION WITH TEACHERS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLSAbstract
This study aimed to find out how the topic of medicalization of education has been approached and debated among education professionals, more specifically teachers. Ten public and private schools in Belém participated in the intervention-research, in which we used theater-based classes as triggers for the debate with teachers. Based on this experience, we have systematized three categories of analysis: a) The absence of critical discussion about the medicalization of education; b) The requirement of the report; c) The lack of structure and investment in teacher training. The lack of policies that favor non-medicalizing practices in the educational context is discussed, as well as the need for greater involvement of schools in this debate.
Keywords: medicalization; teaching work; social intervention