Ensino-aprendizagem de Língua Inglesa na EJA: desafios e limites para a gestão escolar

Abstract

In general, the current situation in teaching-learning the English language (EL) is of great interest for education. Particularly in the context of Youth and Adult Education (EJA), teaching EL may contribute to the development of opportunities for career advancement, leisure, interest in reading and writing, in addition to being a space for contributions to the construction of citizenship where the individual may say his/her word and collectively engage in the process of teaching-learning and the development of their identity. Thus, the learning of foreign languages becomes necessary to develop and expand the possibilities of access to scientific and technological knowledge. To pursue citizenship, it is necessary to communicate, understand, know to seek information, interpret them and argue. Therefore, this research intends to contribute, reflectively, about the role of school anagement in promoting the teaching and learning of English in EJA. The methodology was characterized by a qualitative approach, with case study characteristics, and a semi-structured interview, which was conducted with two EL teachers / managers and two teachers / managers of the school management team. Based on the answers of the subjects, it was possible to realized the lack of clarity and integration of the management team with teachers / administrators.