The educator beyond the classroom: experiences at a social institution in Piripiri - Piauí

Abstract

Nonformal education is an important arena for human development and pedagogical practice that contributes to the development of educational practices focused on citizenship, social inclusion, and the strengthening of community ties. The objective of this article is to describe the pedagogical practice developed in social institutions in the municipality of Piripiri, Piauí, as well as to analyze its contributions to the process of teacher training. This is an applied, qualitative study with an exploratory and descriptive nature, conducted through bibliographic, documentary, and field research, using the case study as a methodological strategy and content analysis for data interpretation. The experiment was conducted with participating children and adolescents from rural areas through a discussion group on combating sexual abuse and exploitation of children and adolescents, followed by an educational quiz. The results demonstrated the active participation of the students, an expansion of their knowledge regarding the prevention and response to sexual violence, and the relevance of socio-educational initiatives carried out in non-school settings. Thus, the experiences carried out in social institutions contributed to the academic and professional training of future educators by linking theory and practice and highlighting the importance of non-school settings in promoting education, citizenship, and human development. The experience made it possible to understand that educational processes extend beyond the confines of the school, occur in different social contexts, and contribute to the holistic development of individuals.