SOCIAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES IN THE STATE OF PARAÍBA APPLIED TO THE FORMATION PROCESS OF EJA WORKERS

Abstract

The aim of the present research is to analyze the training process of young and adult education workers (EJA), with emphasis on social policies and practices that concern this educational modality in the state of Paraíba. The research sought to identify the positive and / or negative aspects presented by EJA students, as well as the profile of students, in an educational institution in the state of Paraíba. The research followed the qualitative approach and was carried out based on the focus group method; and the Collective Subject Discourse-DSC technique was used for result analysis. By analyzing participants’ speeches and the assessed documents, with emphasis on the state of Paraíba, it was possible perceiving the factors relevant for the positive and negative aspects of social policies and practices. Results in the current research have shown important information for the current context, because despite the positive and conformist speeches, calls for help and for a more just society prevailed, which should provide basic conditions and access to Education for all, according to the right guaranteed by law.