O esperançar freireano em espaços não-escolares: uma análise a partir da práxis do Instituto Serviluz

Abstract

The general objective of this research is to analyze hope in non-school spaces based on Freirean pedagogical praxis developed at the Serviluz Institute. The locus of the investigation is in the territory of Serviluz, a neighborhood located in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará. From this general objective, specific objectives emerge, which are listed as: a) Conceptualizing what non-school spaces are; b) Reflecting on Freirean pedagogy, based on its pedagogical praxis; and c) Investigating how the social and pedagogical meanings of hope are given in the activities of the Serviluz Institute. The protagonists of the research are the social educators belonging to the Serviluz Institute. As a methodological aspect, this is qualitative research, which was based on documentary analysis and narrative interviews. The interviews were conducted virtually, using participant observation and the itinerary diary as methodological tools. Thus, it is concluded that, based on the educators' narrative, the concept of hope ends up being present in the pedagogical praxis of the Serviluz Institute. The movement of hope in Paulo Freire was recognized by his educators as a living category, which helps to guide their social and pedagogical activities.