O tucupi da Amazônia: contribuições culturais no processo de ensino-aprendizagem na formação do Técnico em Agropecuária

Abstract

This paper sought to analyze the contributions of extension as an alternative methodology for learning in the training of the IFAM / Campus Parintins Agricultural Technician, described how tucupi is traditionally produced and which cultural influences are present in its production. It characterized the production of tucupi in Vila Amazônia. In this sense, students of the Technical Course in Farming, Subsequent Modality, participated in Good Food Handling Practice Workshop, followed the production of tucupi in a rural community. Extension was used as a means to consolidate knowledge between theory and practice. For learning assessment, two T1 and T2 questionnaires were applied before and after the field activity. To contextualize the significance of the extension activity, the students participated in a Conversation Wheel. The results obtained from the data acquired during the project execution show that the use of extension as a methodology promotes meaningful learning. It works the student's autonomy in the construction of knowledge, besides promoting socialization between the academic environment and the community. The present work also characterized the production of tucupi in the Gleba of Vila Amazônia, rural area of Parintins, adding value to the work of tucupi producers and promoting appreciation of the Amazonian culture.