A percepção dos jovens indígenas sobre o papel da escola na preservação da cultura e identidade

Abstract

This study investigates, from a psychopedagogical perspective, how Indigenous youth perceive the role of school in preserving their culture and identity. The qualitative research was conducted with students from Escola Cidadã Integral Índio Antônio Sinésio da Silva, using a structured questionnaire and a sociodemographic questionnaire to identify the presence of Indigenous cultural content in the curriculum and its influence on the construction of students' cultural identity. The results show that the appreciation of culture and the revitalization of identity are priorities for these young people, highlighting the importance of educational practices that promote inclusion and cultural empowerment. The data analysis suggests that Psychopedagogy plays a fundamental role in mediating between traditional knowledge and the school curriculum, contributing to cultural preservation and the strengthening of the identity of Indigenous students.