As finalidades educativas da escola pública brasileira no século XXI

Abstract

The following final paper, "The Educational Goals of the Brazilian Public School in the 21st century," aims to conduct a critical and comparative analysis of the purposes of the Brazilian public school as established in the legislation (LDB and BNCC of Elementary Education). And also analyse the theoretical perspectives of Michel Young and José Carlos Libâneo. Divided into five chapters, the study begins with an analysis of the historical context of the Brazilian public school in the 21st century, highlighting the main educational policies aimed at basic education over the past two decades. Subsequently, the educational purposes present in the LDB and BNCC are presented, contextualizing and detailing their guidelines. The work also explores Michel Young's view on the epistemic function of schools and José Carlos Libâneo's analysis of the integration between cultural, scientific education, and sociocultural practices. The conclusion emphasizes the need to harmonize contemporary social demands with the ideals of justice and social equity in education. The methodology adopted included a literature review and document analysis. The personal motivation for the research arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period when schools were forced to suspend in-person classes, revealing the importance of reassessing the educational purposes of school institutions. This study contributes to the understanding of the educational purposes in the Brazilian public schools and provides support for the formulation of inclusive and quality educational policies.