Práticas educativas com pessoas idosas quilombolas na região amazônica da ilha de São Vicente em Araguatins – Tocantins

Abstract

Studying the memories of quilombola communities is a fruitful way of understanding the Intergenerational Education practices of these communities, as it is a space that nurtures transformative debates, capable of bringing knowledge, skills and new values to the daily lives of the elderly. This theme was investigated on a journey with the Postgraduate Program in Education at the Federal University of Tocantins (PPGE/UFT) in the State, Society and Educational Practices line. This work is a qualitative, phenomenologically-based study, the general aim of which was to understand and describe the experience lived by these individuals, from their own perspective and experience. This approach involved the Ilha de São Vicente quilombola community, which belongs to the legal Amazon, in the municipality of Araguatins - Tocantins. Thus, the three specific objectives of this publication are also phenomenological: to explore interests in educational practices with people in quilombola communities in the Legal Amazon; to reveal perspectives on relationships with older people in the municipality of Araguatins - Tocantins; and to understand the experiences involved in education with older people in the Ilha de São Vicente community. The phenomenological approach made it possible to identify common themes, patterns of meaning and unique perspectives of elderly quilombolas in relation to their connection with UMA/UFT's educational practices with the elderly. The research explored different aspects, focusing on educational practices and intergenerational relations, as well as observing the relationship between UMA/UFT and the quilombola community in its pedagogical practices. To this end, the following guiding question was raised: "How does the experience of elderly people at UMA/UFT reach elderly people in the Ilha de São Vicente quilombola community, which belongs to the legal Amazon, in the municipality of Araguatins - Tocantins? The University of Maturity (UMA) is a project that has worked - some examples of its success are presented in the body of the text). According to the results of practices in quilombola communities, there is a need to set up a UMA/UFT center in the city of Araguatins to assist quilombolas in the municipality. This same center could benefit elderly people from three other quilombos in nearby municipalities, since, according to the actions and visits, the population has shown acceptance and interest in strengthening ties with UMA/UFT. By writing this dissertation, we believe it is possible to see the importance of promoting an inclusive and respectful society for the elderly, recognizing their fundamental role in passing on knowledge and building collective memories. May this affectionate view of elderly quilombolas continue and be translated into concrete initiatives to guarantee their rights and promote a society that welcomes and respects them to the full.