Educação infantil escolar indígena Akwẽ-Xerente: análise sob a perspectiva histórico-cultural na amazônia tocantinense

Abstract

This research was developed in the Professional Postgraduate Program in Education (PPPGE) at the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT), in the line of research on Specific Curriculum of Education Stages and Modalities and addresses early childhood education among indigenous peoples, specifically those Akwẽ-Xerente, from the perspective of Vygotsky's Historical- Cultural Psychology. This study is based on the understanding that child development occurs in a dialectical way between the social and the cultural, with language and culture being fundamental for the construction of the identity and knowledge of indigenous children. In this context, the dissertation begins by questioning how the Akwẽ-Xerente, located in the Legal Amazon of Tocantins, face specific challenges in the construction and appropriation of indigenous early childhood education. The qualitative, bibliographic and documentary research used studies already developed on indigenous education in the Legal Amazon. The research objectives include the analysis of educational data, the discussion about indigenous children and their education from the perspective of Historical-Cultural Psychology, and the identification of the legal frameworks that guide this type of teaching. The results demonstrate that indigenous early childhood education among the Akwẽ-Xerente in the state of Tocantins still demands more in-depth analyzes and specific strategies to guarantee quality education that is respectful of cultural diversity. Although there is a growing interest on the part of researchers and educational managers, there are still significant gaps in knowledge that need to be filled for a more comprehensive understanding of this reality. By understanding these aspects, the study seeks to support the formulation of appropriate and effective educational policies and practices for promote socially referenced quality education among indigenous peoples, considering their cultural, linguistic, social and territorial specificities.