Evasão escolar no curso do Programa Nacional de Integração da Educação Profissional com a Educação Básica na Modalidade de Educação de Jovens e Adultos (PROEJA)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to contribute to the enhancement of the PROEJA (Professional Program for Youngsters and Adults) course at CEFET- Bambuí identifying and analyzing the possible gaps and inconsistencies that lead to school evasion. This research allowed an interaction with students that had left, and the opinions of the teachers of the course. The data gathered within these study groups allow the design of alternatives to reduce school evasion. Within the students‟ needs and alternatives to reduce evasion, we have an interview as part of the entrance procedures, because it allows the identification of the main difficulties that these students have, such as, time availability to attend the course, scholarships, means of transportation. Other aid mechanisms might be adopted such as special classes and extra classes. They would help the students to remain at school because in many cases the students don‟t remember the subjects previously studied and a sense of failure leads them to leave school. For the teachers, it is necessary that they understand what kind of education this is, they need to study and develop better ways to reach the students. Complementary teacher training should be provided, and the educational laws on PROEJA should be studied. Furthermore, specific materials and books in quantity and with quality should be available for teachers so that they can do a good job.