A IMPORTÂNCIA DAS RELAÇÕES ÉTNICO-RACIAIS NOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL NO MUNICIPIO DE NAVIRAÍ-MS

Abstract

This article addresses the importance of valuing ethnic-racial diversity in school relations in Brazil, especially in the early years of elementary school. The objective was to verify if there is an inclusive education in schools, recognizing the importance of diversity and promoting respect for differences. The study was carried out with teachers from a school in Naviraí-MS, the methodology involved bibliographical research and a field study with a questionnaire applied to the four teachers, aiming to investigate how ethnic-racial issues are being addressed in the classroom. The research revealed the existence of challenges such as prejudice, social exclusion and lack of knowledge and preparation of teachers. The specific objectives of the research were outlined with the intention of investigating the application of Law 10.639/03 in the classroom, analyzing how the school has worked with the theme of ethnic-racial relations with students, identifying the difficulties faced and the measures taken before prejudice situations. The results showed that teachers have different perceptions about working with children and had different initial contacts with the ethnic-racial theme. All claimed to know Law 10.639/03, which deals with the teaching of Afro-Brazilian and African history. Teachers agreed that the Law is an important tool, however, the creation of laws is not enough to cause social changes, and not all social changes are found in the law.