Extensão e Pesquisa-Ação na Casa do Duca: uma experiência junto ao projeto “Memória, Cultura e Corporeidade: o universo infantil como produtor de saberes”

Abstract

The present scientific work of a qualitative nature is an action research carried out in the non-formal education space CASA do DUCA (Diversity, University, Culture and Ancestry) from the Extension Project “Memory, Culture and Embodiment: the Children's Universe as a Producer of Knowledge”, aimed at children from 4 to 6 years of age in the São Roque community, in the municipality of Amargosa/Ba. This research arose from a personal concern, with the general objective of understanding the context and developing actions with the extension project carried out at the cultural center of arts CASA do DUCA. The main theoretical bases that supported this academic work were: Chizzoti (2003); Brandão (2007); Freire (1987 and 2005); Gil (2008); Gohn (2006, 2009 and 2014); Graciani (2014), among others, together with the laws to assist in the discussions present in this study. With regard to methodology, the instruments used for data collection were participant observation, field diary records and literature review. At the end of the project, it was verified that the strengthening of bonds between the subjects involved in this process, as well as the work with emotions, expressions and sensations for the promotion of group moments, for socialization, provide the opportunity for the birth of a nucleus of support and affection within the community itself. From this project, it was possible to awaken in the children respect for others with more empathy and social awareness and to value even more the existing cultural diversities.