A participação da crianças no cotidiano da educação infantil: a experiência da escola Carlos Drummond de Andrade - contagem - mg

Abstract

The aim of this research is to analise limits and possibilites of chidren participaton in everyday life in Childhood Education, based on children´s experiences and teachers´ perspectives. The research was held a municipal public School in Contagem, in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. We did a qualitative research – case study - with: participant observation, video and audio record, photos of children´s routines and practices, field notes, and discussion group. The research is grounded in Childhood Studies (AGOSTINHO, 2016; CORSARO, 2009, CRUZ 2008) and Participative pedagogies (OLIVEIRA-FORMOSINHO, 2013). We concluded that the children can participate of different childhood education routines, those established in the curriculum, as well as in projects, workshops, and changes in the original plan. This shows the specificity of teaching young children. Data point out the need for teachers' in-service education on listening and children participation on building educational practices. Based on our analysis, this investigation led to the creation of a magazine for Childhood Education teachers in the city of Contagem.