Participação dos pais e encarregados de educação escolar das crianças da 1ª a 2ª classe do ensino primário: uma etnografia na Escola Primária Completa de Mahotas

Abstract

This study analyzed the participation of parents and guardians in the school life of children in the 1st and 2nd grades at the Mahotas Complete Primary School, located in the city of Maputo. The ethnographic research sought to understand how guardians get involved in school activities, what are the most common forms of participation, and what social and economic factors influence this involvement.

The data collected reveal that, although there is recognition of the importance of guardian participation, it is still limited. It was found that most guardians participate only when summoned by the school, especially in cases of indiscipline or low academic performance. Factors such as work schedules, lack of time, low level of education, and distance from the school contribute to low participation. On the other hand, it was observed that the school has sought to create strategies to bring parents closer, promoting meetings, joint activities and awareness campaigns, although with difficulties due to the scarcity of resources and the high number of students.

This work is relevant both socially and theoretically. From a social point of view, it helps to understand the family dynamics that influence the school attendance of children. From a theoretical point of view, it falls within the field of Anthropology of Education, highlighting that parental participation should be understood as a social and cultural process, built in the daily interactions between school, family and community.(TRADUÇAO NOSSA)