Projeto político pedagógico como instrumento de transformação: uma análise em uma escola estadual do município de Juiz de Fora/MG

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the development and updating of the Political Pedagogical Project (PPP) of a State School in Juiz de Fora/MG, between 2012 and 2022. Understanding the PPP as an instrument of democratic management, the study analyzes how it reflects the institutional identity and encourages the participation of managers, teachers, students and guardians. The general objective of the research is to understand how this process occurs and how it relates to cohesion in school management. To this end, three specific objectives were defined: (1) to describe the process of reviewing the PPP throughout the period analyzed; (2) to analyze the creation and implementation of pedagogical actions in this context; and (3) to propose strategies that strengthen the collective participation of the school community in the construction and continuous updating of the document. The methodology adopted involved documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews with members of the school community and participant observation. The results revealed challenges, such as limited engagement of school subjects, discontinuity of democratic practices and superficial updating of documents. In addition, a lack of integration between the PPP and the Socio-Educational Center linked to the school was found, as well as failures in communication and staff training. Pedagogical and collegial meetings, fundamental instruments of democratic management, occurred irregularly, which compromised the effectiveness of the PPP as a guide for school action. In view of this scenario, the Educational Action Plan (PAE) proposes strategies such as the creation of a management committee, holding meetings open to the community, producing simplified versions of the PPP and ongoing training actions. The proposals aim to consolidate the PPP as a living, participatory document aligned with the real needs of the school and its community, reaffirming its role as a central tool for transformation and strengthening democratic management.