University Extension in Youth and Adult Education (EJA)

Interweaving Knowledge and Educational Trajectories

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https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2025v11n2p9751-9764

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Public education policies in EJA, Access and retention, Human emancipation

Abstract

This article weaves theoretical-critical reflections on youth and adult education (EJA) in the current historical context. We consider it extremely relevant to reclaim the social value attributed to this educational modality, which is so important for the social and economic development of a segment of the population that has historically remained on the margins of society. Thus, it is both urgent and necessary to guide our reflections toward fostering the importance of—and securing a place for—EJA, in the midst of a horizon of invisibility to which this educational modality is presently subjected. The theoretical framework is grounded in the studies of Saviani (2011–2013), Freire (2000–2022) and Gadotti (2000). Methodologically, we adopted qualitative bibliographic and documentary research on the object under investigation, through an exploratory and descriptive study (Gil, 2002). Thus, the research is conducted through an examination of conceptual and legal categories that, in our view, are foundational to the investigation.

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Maria Anita Vieira Lustosa Kaczan , Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE)

PhD in Brazilian Education from the Graduate Program at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and Master's in Education from the same university, obtained in 2009. Specialist in Supervision, Guidance, and Educational Management from the Instituto Pró-Saber in 2019. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy (2015) from Instituto ISEPRO and in Philosophy (2003) from the State University of Ceará (UECE). Currently pursuing a postdoctoral program at MAIE/UECE in 2025. Professor in the Pedagogy Program at the State University of Ceará (UECE), focusing on Educational Policy, Planning, and Management. Permanent teacher in the Youth and Adult Education (EJA) modality within the Caucaia Municipal Education Network. Researcher and member of the Pró-Inclusão group at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC). Has experience in distance education through the Open University of Brazil (UAB), having worked as tutor coordinator, instructor, and tutor at IFCE and UFC, and currently serves as a teacher educator in the distance Pedagogy Program at UECE. Participated in administrative and organizational activities for the Literacy at the Right Age Program (PAIC) from 2008 to 2018. Educational Technician for the Ministry of Education’s Child Literacy Commitment in Early Childhood Education (MEC). Currently engaged in administrative and pedagogical activities in teacher training programs developed by the National Network for Continuing Teacher Education in Basic Education (RENAFOR/MEC).

Tânia Serra Azul Machado Bezerra, Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE)

Associate Professor at the State University of Ceará. She holds a degree in Pedagogy from the Federal University of Ceará (2004), a Master’s degree in Brazilian Education from the Federal University of Ceará (2007), and a PhD in Brazilian Education from the Federal University of Ceará (2011). She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Education at the University of Porto, linked to the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences (FPCEUP), within the field of Teacher Education. She is a researcher at EIP/UP. She has experience in the field of education and teacher education, particularly in teaching practices. As a researcher, she works in the following areas: Work and Education; Teaching Praxis; Economy, Politics, Sociability, and Education; and also develops research in early childhood education and teacher education.

Antonia Solange Pinheiro Xerez , Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE)

 

Holds a degree in Social Sciences from the State University of Ceará (2001), a degree in the Special Program for Pedagogical Training (Licentiate) from the State University of Ceará (1998), a Law degree from the University of Fortaleza (1985), a Master's in Education, Administration, and Communication from Universidade São Marcos (2002), and a PhD in Education from Universidade Nove de Julho (2013). Currently serves as an Associate Professor at the State University of Ceará and teaches in the academic master's program (MAIE) at the same institution. Has experience in the field of Education, with an emphasis on Educational Policy, mainly working on the following topics: education and labor, educational policy, public policies, education, teacher training, curriculum, and vocational education.

Márcia Gardênia Lustosa Pires , Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba (IFPB)

PhD in Brazilian Education from the Graduate Program at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC). Master’s in Brazilian Education from the Graduate Program at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC). Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the State University of Ceará (UECE). Professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Paraíba (IFPB-CG), and Coordinator of the Marxist Research Laboratory on Youth and Work (LAMPEJU). Area of study: Labor, Education, and Youth.

Jarles Lopes de Medeiros, Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE)

Pedagogue (UECE, 2012), graduated in Portuguese (UFG, 2014) and in Libras (EFICAZ, 2022), psychopedagogue (FALC, 2015), master (UFC, 2017) and doctor (UFC, 2022) in education. Adjunct Professor at the State University of Ceará (UECE), linked to the Center for Education, Science and Technology of the Inhamuns Region (CECITEC), working in the Pedagogy Course. Portuguese language teacher at the Secretariat of Basic Education of Ceará (SEDUC). Distance Tutor for the Pedagogy Course at UECE/UAB. Textual reviewer. Collaborating researcher at the Ethics, Education and Human Training Research Group, registered with CNPq and linked to the Education Center (CED) of UECE. Areas and themes of interest and activity: education; Portuguese language teaching; reading and text production; literacy and literacy; teacher training; didactics; psychopedagogy; sexuality; gender and diversity; sexual education; Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS).

Cintya de Sousa Nascimento, Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE)

Pedagogy student.

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2025-12-30

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Kaczan , M. A. V. L., Bezerra, T. S. A. M., Xerez , A. S. P., Pires , M. G. L., Medeiros, J. L. de, & Nascimento, C. de S. (2025). University Extension in Youth and Adult Education (EJA): Interweaving Knowledge and Educational Trajectories. INTERFERENCE: A JOURNAL OF AUDIO CULTURE, 11(2), 9751–9764. https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2025v11n2p9751-9764

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): IJAC - QUALIS A2

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