A escolarização dos alunos venezuelanos no instituto estadual de educação de Juiz de Fora – MG

Abstract

The Venezuelan crisis since 2017 has intensified migration to Brazil, impacting the educational system. This research aims to investigate challenges and propose solutions for the inclusion of migrant students, contributing to public policies and pedagogical practices. The study focuses on the Instituto Estadual de Educação de Juiz de Fora-MG, which, in 2023, enrolled 15 Venezuelan students facing linguistic, cultural, and social vulnerability barriers. This research seeks to answer the following question: What are the main challenges in the schooling process of Venezuelan migrant/refugee students enrolled at the Instituto Estadual de Educação de Juiz de Fora? In line with this general objective, we outline the following specific objectives: 1) Describe the Instituto Estadual de Educação de Juiz de Fora. 2) Analyze the schooling process of Venezuelan students at the Instituto Estadual de Educação de Juiz de Fora. 3) Examine the reasons why Venezuelan students face difficulties during the schooling process. 4) Propose an Educational Action Plan aimed at creating effective mechanisms for welcoming and monitoring Venezuelan students currently enrolled at the Instituto Estadual de Educação de Juiz de Fora. This research is based on Vygotsky’s (1978) learning concepts, the influence of emotions on teaching (Tassoni & Leite, 2011), and discussions on migration and school inclusion (Brenner & Alvarenga, 2022; Weschenfelder, 2021; Sánchez, 2020; Mantoan, 2003). The qualitative methodology includes semi-structured interviews with students, families, teachers, and school administrators, along with life history and field diary observations. The results highlight the need for a structured Educational Action Plan, including a bilingual guide, individual interviews with students and families, partnerships with Psychology faculties for emotional support, expansion of the School Reinforcement Project, and cultural events. These actions aim to minimize the difficulties faced by Venezuelan students, fostering a more welcoming and supportive school environment.