Evasão escolar na EJA: um olhar sobre as causas desse fenômeno educacional e social

Abstract

School dropout in Youth and Adult Teaching (EJA) is a matter of extreme relevance that deserves an in-depth investigation. Inspired by Paulo Freire's theory (1967; 1996), this course completion work seeks to understand the possible causes of this phenomenon in the city of Três Lagoas, state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The general objective of this study was to identify the factors that contribute to evasion in EJA, comparing the causes raised in the bibliographic review with the information collected through reports of experiences of educators working in this teaching modality, including the experience of the author of this research. The analysis and comparison of the research corpus allowed identifying similarities and differences between the causes identified in the local context and those pointed out in the specialized literature. The results obtained indicate a convergence between the causes of evasion identified in the corpus and the consulted bibliographical references. This consistency reinforces the importance of addressing these issues in a broad and reasoned way, with a view to proposing effective solutions for reducing school dropout rates in EJA. By understanding the underlying causes of this complex phenomenon, it is expected to drive the implementation of effective strategies that can mitigate dropout and promote quality education for all adult students who seek to complete their studies. Through the collaboration and engagement of the various actors involved, it is possible to aim for a positive transformation in the educational scenario, guaranteeing equal opportunities and a fairer and more inclusive society.