Teacher Training for Specialized Educational Services: Contributions from Complexity Theory and Teacher Motivation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33871/23594381.2026.24.2.12342Abstract
The training of teachers for Specialized Educational Services (AEE) is one of the cornerstones of effective inclusive education, as it requires professionals capable of understanding and responding to the diversity found in school settings. In this context, Edgar Morin’s Theory of Complexity (1994, 2005, 2011, 2015) offers relevant contributions by proposing an integrated understanding of educational processes, considering the interdependence among individuals, knowledge, and learning contexts. This article aims to understand the relationships between teacher training for Specialized Educational Services (AEE), Edgar Morin’s Theory of Complexity, and teacher motivation, highlighting their contributions to the implementation of inclusive education. This is a bibliographic study based on the analysis of works and studies related to inclusive education, teacher training, motivation, and complex thinking. The results show that teacher training for AEE must go beyond the mere acquisition of specific techniques and knowledge, incorporating reflective processes, the appreciation of teacher subjectivity, and the development of pedagogical practices committed to inclusion. It was also found that teacher motivation plays a fundamental role in the continuous pursuit of professional development, fostering the development of innovative pedagogical strategies that are sensitive to students’ unique needs. It is concluded that the integration of Complexity Theory and teacher motivation significantly contributes to the quality of teacher training, strengthening inclusive educational practices and promoting the participation, learning, and holistic development of students in Special Education.