Laços, Afetos e Saberes: Relatos de Vivências na Oficina de Alfabetização e Letramento da UNAPI-CPAQ

Abstract

This article presents an experience report from the Literacy and Reading Project of the Open University for the Elderly (UNAPI), developed at the Aquidauana Campus of the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (CPAQ/UFMS). The project aims to promote access to education and the appreciation of older adults, grounded in Freirean pedagogy, attentive listening, and intergenerational dialogue. The paper discusses the importance of affective bonds in the educational process, emphasizing that teaching and learning go beyond the cognitive dimension, involving emotional, social, and cultural aspects. The experiences shared reveal that literacy, in this context, serves as an instrument of empowerment, autonomy, and the recovery of dignity, reaffirming education as a practice of freedom. Through coexistence and exchanges between educators and learners, it was possible to understand that the learning process is dialogical, affective, and transformative. The reflections presented highlight the relevance of projects that integrate knowledge and affection, contributing to a more inclusive, humane, and socially engaged education.