Formação e atuação para a educação do campo: um estudo em um acampamento do MST no estado de Minas Gerais

Abstract

The research on Rural Education is essential to understand and address the specific educational needs of rural communities in Brazil. This study recognizes education as a universal right that should be adapted to the particularities of each social and cultural group, as emphasized by Brasil (1988) and Arroyo (2007). Rural Education emerges as a historical response to the educational demands of rural areas, traditionally neglected since the colonial period and even after independence, as stated by Santos and Miranda (2017). The main focus of this study is the analysis of teacher training for Rural Education, with special attention to the MST camp in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte. The central question is: which approach is most suitable for preparing these teachers? The objective is to investigate the reality of Rural Education, exploring the challenges and potentials faced by professionals in this specific context. The research aims to analyze current educational policies, teacher training practices for rural areas, and understand how these policies are implemented in the schools of the camp in question. Additionally, the study seeks to develop a Didactic Guide proposal that meets the identified needs. The methodology adopted includes qualitative research, document analysis, and an in-depth bibliographic review on Rural Education. The intention is to contribute to the improvement of educational policies for rural communities, proposing an approach aligned with the specific needs of these professionals and students. Research indicates that Rural Education faces significant challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure and a lack of professionals with specific training for this educational modality. In addition, there is a great need for continuing education programs to meet this demand.