CHALLENGES AND POTENTIALITIES OF EJA: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT

Abstract

This article is based on an experience report carried out during a supervised internship in Youth and Adult Education (EJA) in a municipal school in Curitiba. The study seeks to report and examine the challenges faced, the pedagogical practices implemented and the effects on the teaching and learning process of students. The research uses a qualitative approach, centered on the analysis of experience, with data obtained through participant observations, documentary analysis and planned pedagogical interventions. The results revealed the complexity of working with a heterogeneous group of students from different age groups and social contexts, in addition to highlighting the need for adaptable, inclusive pedagogical practices aligned with the realities of students. Strategies such as the use of educational games and interdisciplinary methodologies proved to be efficient in promoting student engagement and strengthening their autonomy. However, challenges such as school dropout, lack of adequate infrastructure, and limitations in teacher training were identified as significant obstacles. The conclusions indicate the importance of EJA as a means of social inclusion and citizenship, underlining the need for greater articulation between public policies, continuing education of teachers and investments in infrastructure. The article contributes to the debate on the importance of contextualized and reflective pedagogical practices in EJA, reinforcing its transformative role in promoting a more just and equitable society.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.001-008