Educação jovens e adultos: os desafios da permanência na educação de jovens e adultos do quilombo de Mituaçu-Conde/PB

Abstract

This paper describes Youth and Adult Education and the challenges of retention, and aims to identify the reasons for school dropout among young people, adults, and the elderly in the quilombola community of Mituaçu, in order to understand this phenomenon that has historically haunted this type of education. This issue is justified by the fact that former students dropped out of the educational system in YAE. The research is qualitative in nature, o it refers to an investigation in which the subjects speak freely about the topic, through information collected mainly through interviews. The results suggest that the different problems among them include the lack of educational opportunities and nearby schools, which can contribute to school dropout; the lack of family support and effective public policies, which can contribute to school dropout; and a lack of interest in studying and a lack of future prospects, which can be factors that contribute to school dropout. We conclude that EJA is fundamental for restoring citizenship and promoting social inclusion and the economy of the quilombola community. It can also contribute to community development by promoting leadership training and empowering young people and adults to face the challenges of the community.