A educação de jovens e adultos do campo no município de Guarabira - PB

Abstract

This Course Conclusion Paper aims to analyze how Youth and Adult Education is provided in the rural areas of the municipality of Guarabira - PB, from the perspective of the residents of these communities. The research had a quantitative approach and was conducted through in-person interviews. Thirty-four people were interviewed, living in the 17 peasant communities that make up the rural region of the city of Guarabira – PB, with data collected from two people in each locality. The study was based on authors such as Caldart (2009), Santos (2010), Arroyo (2017), Freire (1987), in addition to the LDB (Law No. 9,394/1996) and the Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988. The results indicated that, although access to education is a universal right, this right is not fully guaranteed to rural populations. It was found that the distance and commute were the main reasons why many individuals interrupted their schooling process at the age considered appropriate and how this remains a persistent obstacle today. Furthermore, it is concluded that it is essential to expand the offer of Youth and Adult Education in the rural schools of the municipality, accompanied by the guarantee of adequate school transportation to ensure students' access to the teaching units whenever necessary. Finally, the relevance of Student Retention Support Programs is emphasized as fundamental to reducing school dropout rates in YAE classes and ensuring the continuity of studies by the learners.