É para copiar? Os desafios das aulas de Educação Física na EJA no distrito de Luzimangues – Tocantins

Abstract

Youth and Adult Education (EJA) represents an important educational modality aimed at guaranteeing the right to education for those who, for various reasons, did not complete their studies at the standard school age. In this context, Physical Education, as a compulsory curriculum component, faces challenges with student participation in classes, especially during the evening period. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the challenges found in Physical Education classes in Youth and Adult Education (EJA) at a school with both rural and urban characteristics, located in the district of Luzimangues in the state of Tocantins. The goal was to contribute to teaching practices to better meet the specific needs of this educational modality. This research adopted a qualitative approach through a descriptive case study, allowing for an immersion into the reality of the participants. The results revealed multiple issues during Physical Education classes, such as the wide age range of students, physical and mental fatigue from long workdays, difficulties in accessing the school, the need to balance studies with family responsibilities, poor attendance, unengaging practical classes, and the lack of continuing education for teachers working with this specific public. As an educational resource developed from this dissertation, a continuing education course was offered to teachers working in EJA—a Lian Gong workshop—as an alternative physical activity proposed to make Physical Education classes more sensitive, inclusive, and suited to the reality of EJA students.