RELIGIOSIDADE E EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: UM OLHAR SOBRE A UMEI BASÍLIO COSTALONGA, VILA VELHA-ES

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate whether the religious experiences of teachers who work in Early Childhood Education in Brazilian public schools influence student learning. For this purpose, the object of study will be the Basílio Costalonga Municipal Child Education Unit “UMEI Basílio Costalonga”, located in the city of Vila Velha, Espírito Santo. The specific objectives are a) to situate the trajectory of Early Childhood Education in Brazil and its relationship with religion/religiosity; b) analyze documents from “UMEI Basílio Costalonga,” such as minutes, projects and, reports, which contribute data on the presence or absence of religion/religiosity in that school; and, c) study the religious profile of teachers who work in Early Childhood Education at “UMEI Basílio Costalonga”. As an applied result of the research, the intention is to propose a pedagogical workshop on the theme in the aforementioned school and other UMEI's in the municipality of Vila Velha. Regarding the methodology, after synthetic bibliographical research on religiosity in Early Childhood Education, there will be documentary research at “UMEI Basílio Costalonga,” to analyze minutes, reports and projects, in search of elements that indicate the presence of religion in the school space. The most important section of the research report, however, will be based on field research with questionnaires applied to teachers and teachers, as well as technical staff and some parents of students. Thus, it is intended to contribute to the reflection on religion in the public space, focusing on Early Childhood Education in Vila Velha-ES.