Saeb Early Childhood Education 2021: Analysis of the Questionnaire Applied to Municipal Education Secretaries
Early Childhood Education Assessment Policy; Educational Evaluation; Contextual Questionnaires; SAEB
This research aims to analyze the SAEB 2021 questionnaire applied to Municipal Secretaries of Education, with a specific focus on the management of early childhood education in Brazil. The study is divided into two stages: the first provides a historical contextualization of early childhood education assessment in Brazil, beginning with the Ministry of Education's (MEC) initial efforts in 2009 and culminating in the inclusion of this stage in the SAEB in 2019. This analysis seeks to understand the public policies and the development of evaluation systems that directly influenced the management of early childhood education in the country, as well as the impact of these evaluations on the formulation of strategies and policies aimed at improving the quality of early childhood education. In the second stage, the study focuses on the statistical analysis of the data obtained through the questionnaire applied to the Municipal Secretaries of Education. The research investigates various aspects related to the management of early childhood education, such as institutional infrastructure, available resources, professional training, and the role of the secretaries in implementing educational policies. Based on the responses obtained, patterns and trends were identified, revealing both the potential and challenges faced by municipal managers. Finally, this study contributes to the field of educational management by offering key indicators for monitoring and formulating more effective public policies. By analyzing the responses of the Municipal Secretaries of Education, the research highlights the need for continuous and systematic evaluation to improve equity and the quality of early childhood education across the national territory. Thus, the study reinforces the importance of evaluation as a fundamental tool for improving management practices and the provision of educational services