The Participation of Quilombola Families in the School Context

Abstract

This article aims to present the results of a qualitative and ethnographic research on the participation of families in the José Néu de Carvalho Quilombola Municipal School, located in Conceição das Crioulas, municipality of Salgueiro-PE. The work sought strategic responses to bring families and the school closer together for the best development of children. The aforementioned research was structured in two axes, the first reports on Quilombola School Education and the second encompasses the importance of family participation in school. For theoretical basis, a literature review on the subject was carried out. The methodology used to develop the research was interviews with a representation of mothers of students at the aforementioned school, to discuss the difficulties that often prevent families from fulfilling their real role in monitoring their child's school trajectory. It is important to emphasize that the main motivation for carrying out this study was the fact that lately, the distancing of parents or guardians from the study environment of their children has become evident. The results indicated that greater participation of quilombola families in the school environment can contribute more effectively to the integral development of students, thus forming conscious, critical, reflective citizens who are prepared for life in society. In order to make this active participation of parents in their children's school life effective, it is necessary to create public policies that encourage collaboration between school and community.