Práticas pedagógicas e o direito à educação: um estudo sobre a ressignificação dos programas educacionais no presídio estadual de Erechim-RS

Abstract

The research adresses education in the prison system based on an educational action developed at the State Prison of Erechim/RS through NEEJA : State Center for Education Renascer Youth and Adult Education. Its main objective was to analyze this educational experience, identifying possible contributions to the awareness-raising process and the rehabilitation of individuals. A qualitive approach was used with a bibliograpich and field study with educators, in addition to guidance documents provided by the management team of NEEJA. Three (03) interviews were conducted with teachers and the coordinator, in addition to the use of a field diary. The literature review supported the theoretical delimitation of mobilized concepts, discussing issues in the background such as the prison system, social inequality, violence, interviews, they were categorized into three axes: 1. Experience and beliefs of educators; 2. Organization and pedagogical aspects; 3. Challenges and potential of NEEJA Renascer. The research confirmed what other studies have already presented regarding the incarcerated population, generally composed of Black people and those from the outskirts. It also revealed that, although the education supply policy in imprisonment is provided for in legislativo, the imprisonment is provided for in legislation, the initiatives that ensure schooling are still timid. On the other hand, the research from the field provided optmistic signs present in the aspects of educators who work in the school, mainly in the aspects ofhumanization, development of critical thinking and possibilities for reintegrating people into the world of work.