O PROCESSO DE JUVENILIZACAO DA EJA: UMA ANÁLISE DOS ESTUDOS PUBLICADOS NO PORTAL DE PERIÓDICOS DA CAPES(2019-2024)

Abstract

This article examines the phenomenon of juvenilization in Youth and Adult Education (EJA), seeking to understand, through analysis, the reasons that lead young people to drop out of elementary and high school and migrate to EJA. The research employs a methodology based on a bibliographic review, grounded in studies available on the CAPES Journal Portal between 2019 and 2024, following the methodological approach of Gil (1991). The study investigates: What do the studies produced, published, and available on the CAPES Journal Portal between 2019 and 2024 reveal about the reasons for young people's entry/presence in EJA? Based on this question, the general objective of the research is to investigate the factors contributing to the juvenilization of EJA and analyze the implications of this phenomenon for the educational process. The specific objectives include: identifying the causes of the still significant participation of young people in EJA; analyzing the reasons that lead young people to seek this educational modality; and identifying the educational needs of young people enrolled in EJA. The study's findings indicate that the juvenilization of EJA is influenced by several factors, such as school dropout, early entry into the labor market, and the lack of effective educational policies for adolescents in vulnerable situations. This demographic shift in EJA has significant implications for both curriculum development and pedagogical approaches, requiring adaptations to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse audience. It concludes that it is essential to rethink public policies and educational practices to adapt them to this new reality. Developing more inclusive and flexible pedagogical strategies is crucial to ensuring that EJA continues to fulfill its fundamental role of providing quality education to all its students, regardless of age group.