Boas práticas e elevado desempenho escolar em contexto de vulnerabilidade social com referência aos resultados do IDEB

Abstract

Over last decades, the studies about the so-called good school practices have been increasing, into the context of school effectiveness. Regarding that subject, the studies of good school practices in areas of social vulnerability are drawing attention to some academic community sectors, yet a few. The current paper aims to present the results of a survey that identified good school practices at a high social vulnerability school, situated in a metropolitan region in São Paulo-Brazil, that has exceeded all the targets set by the Brazilian Education Department based on an index of education development concerning both Elementary and High Schools, which abbreviation in Portuguese is IDEB, through the period of 2007 to 2011. In conclusion, the improvement of school performance is directly related to a school based on student-centered learning, with a committed teamwork focused on pedagogical framework, relating practices and initiatives that involve family in school activities.