A referência masculina nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental

Abstract

It is well known that in elementary school is overwhelmingly greater the number of women compared to men. This paper discusses the male reference in the first years of elementary school and the vision of the school community in the city of Cruz Alta, RS. The study was conducted based on the descriptive research method, which notes, records, analyzes and correlates facts or phenomena (variables) without manipulating them. Participants were members of the school community of schools that have male teachers in the first years of elementary school in the city of Cruz Alta, RS. For data collection a different questionnaire with open questions was used for each group studied: students, parents, teachers and staff and male teachers. The answers were grouped according to the type of sample (parents, teachers and school directors). the percentages of responses were calculated and these were categorized according to key words. Male teachers are present in only seven schools during the first years of elementary education in the city of Cruz Alta. It was found that the school community considers important the presence of male teachers in this stage of education. Students said they like to have male teachers according to parents and teachers. Most male teachers said that parents and guardians have different attitudes when they realize that their children are having classes with male professionals, but after the work progress and observing the teacher´s ethical and correct posture, parents gained confidence and even according to most teachers there is no prejudice against these teachers.