Memories of initial experiences at a Federal Institute: integrated high school at IFPA Campus Abaetetuba (2008–2013)

Abstract

The present research deals with the history and memory of the implementation of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pará Campus Abaetetuba, in order to investigate how the implementation of Integrated High School (EMI) took place, in the process of implantation of this Campus. Therefore, we carried out a research with a qualitative approach based on bibliographic research, documental research and oral history. Regarding the theoretical and methodological framework, Gil (2002) was privileged with regard to documentary research, Alberti (1996, 2004, 2012) and Portelli (1997, 2006) about oral history and memory; when discussing Integrated High School and Technical and Vocational Education and Training, we are based on Frigotto's, and Ciavatta and Ramos’ premises (2005). The research allowed us to identify several structural problems, in addition to deficits in didactic resources in the initial years of implementation of this educational space, as well as the effort of teachers and technicians to guarantee integral education to students, human formation for professional qualification, also for criticism and social transformation. Thus the protagonism of the student movement in the demand for improvements was identified.