THE REFORM OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN BRAZIL: 2016 TO 2021

ABSTRACT: The objective of the article is to analyze impacts current Brazilian educational counter-reform process on Professional and Technological Education (EPT). In this context, we start from hypothesis that High School has produced transformations in other fields policy, including EPT, not restricted general education curriculum. concept as elaborated by political theory Poulantzas assumed a theoretical presupposition. From methodological way, initially, group legal-political mechanisms relate simultaneously EPT were delimited. Then, through Content Analysis technique, official documents support such investigated, emphasizing political-pedagogical curricular principles. analyzed are: a) Common National Curriculum Base (BNCC) for School, expressed Resolution CNE/CEB No. 17/2018; b) New Paths Program (PNC), announced federal government November 2019; c) Guidelines (DCNEPT), approved CNE/CP 01/2021. conclusion, defend thesis reform been development, since 2016, EPT. This constructed three stages, chronologically comprised between years 2016-2018, 2018-2021, 2021 onwards. emphasis given intended characterize it one sectors make up context neoliberal counter-reforms Brazil, therefore, professional exempt deeper changes content its policies.