TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MATO GROSSO’S BASIC EDUCATION

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This article is an excerpt from a master's dissertation presented at the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Mathematics and Science Teaching - PPGECM, at the University of the State of Mato Grosso - UNEMAT - Campus XXX. Its objective was to identify the main challenges encountered in teaching mathematics in Youth and Adult Education (YAE). The methodological approach adopted was qualitative, using descriptive research and semi-structured interviews to gather data, and Severino's Interpretative Analysis (2007) to understand the participants' accounts. The study involved six teachers who were either currently working or had worked in YAE in a school located in the interior of Mato Grosso. The paper provides an analysis of the results followed by final considerations. The investigation revealed that none of the participating teachers had received initial training specifically focused on YAE. The main challenges identified in teaching this subject included the lack of suitable pedagogical materials for this educational modality, difficulties in adapting the content to the students' reality, and the age differences among students in the same YAE class. Consequently, it was understood that YAE has its own peculiarities and needs, which are guaranteed by documents and legislation. However, this research highlighted the scarcity of initial training and the lack of necessary investments, significantly hindering the work of teachers in this Basic Education modality.

Keywords: Mathematics education; Youth and Adult Education; Initial teacher training.

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Maria Celézia Mendes Leal, UNEMAT - State University Mato Grosso

Graduated in Mathematics from the State University of Mato Grosso (2005) UNEMAT Campus Rene Barbour. She is a public teacher of basic education - State Department of Education of the State of Mato Grosso (2011) and Post Graduated in School Management from the Barão de Mauá University (2014). He has experience in the area of ​​Mathematics, with emphasis on Mathematics in classes of 6th and 9th grade of Elementary School, High School and in the Modality Eja Elementary 2nd Segment and High School and in School Management. She worked as Pedagogical Coordinator from 2013 to 2014 and 2016 to 2018. She served as School Director (2019/2020 biennium) and is currently working as Pedagogical Coordinator at Escola Estadual Dr Joaquim Augusto da Costa Marques, Denise - MT. She is a Master's student at PPGECM in Teaching Science and Mathematics at the State University of Mato Grosso UNEMAT Campus Rene Barbour in Barra do Bugres in the line of research Teaching, Learning and Teacher Training in Science and Mathematics, which propose the Investigation of the fundamentals and the process construction of students' and/or teachers' knowledge in learning and teaching in Science and Mathematics. Study and proposition of teaching and learning strategies in Science and Mathematics, guided by Doctor Cláudia Landin Negreiros

 

Cláudia Landin Negreiros, University of the State of Mato Grosso

Graduated in Portuguese and English Languages ​​from the Federal University of Uberlândia (1987), graduated in Decoration from the Federal University of Uberlândia (1988), master's degree in Language Studies from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (2008) and PhD in Education from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2013). He is currently an effective professor at the State University of Mato Grosso - University Campus of Barra do Bugres. Professor of the Stricto Sensu Graduate Programs: Science and Mathematics Teaching (PPGECM); Teaching in an Indigenous Intercultural Context (PPGECII); Professional Master in Letters - PROFLETRAS - Sinop Campus. He has experience in the area of ​​Mathematics, with emphasis on Teaching, working mainly on the following subjects: Art, Language, Discourse Analysis, Mathematics, Science, Education, Teacher Training.

 

A capa da revista “EJA em Debate”, do ano 12, número apresenta um mapa do Brasil em que aparecem as fronteiras com outros países da América Latina, sendo que tal mapa está na cor bege com sombreado em tons terrosos, num estilo que remete ao antigo. No centro do mapa, há um círculo plano que se desloca para fora, como se fosse um pedaço que se recortou e está projetado para além do mapa. Em cima, está escrito “Educação de Jovens e Adultos”, pois esse círculo que se desloca é uma representação da EJA como local de deslocamento. Maiores informações da interpretação da capa encontram-se no editorial da revista, escrito pela editora-chefe Ivelã Pereira.

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2025-05-16

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Vol. 12 No. 21 (2023): A EJA como lugar do deslocamento

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TEORIAS E PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS

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