Desafios da educação integral no município de São Leopoldo: contribuições do Programa Mais Educação

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to identify the contribution of the “Mais Educação”Program for the Introduction of Shift Integral Education in São Leopoldo. “Mais Educação”is a government program which provides, as well as the full-time education, the extension of the school day and the reorganization of spaces and the curriculum through socio-educational activities for elementary school students (EF). As documentary sources were used texts, manuals supplied by the Ministry of Education, Basic Education Development Index and articles related to the subject. Were also conducted interviews with the management of the Municipality and the coordinators of ten schools, enabling thus make reflections and relations about theme. Por end, it was observed that the “Mais Educação” Program functions as a reflective essay on the Integral Education as well as it was revealed the weaknesses and powers of the education system in São Leopoldo. However, for those weaknesses are mitigated is essential to continuity of educational policies as well as financial support and commitment of the various public spheres involved in this process. This article followed the Applied Research with a qualitative approach, trying to describe the presented relations.