Pedagogia social: a atuação do pedagogo no CRAS em Fortaleza-CE.

Abstract

The present work has as object of study the Social Pedagogy, more specifically the performance of the pedagogue in CRAS in Fortaleza - CE. The research has as problem: What actions developed by the social pedagogue in CRAS? We will also explain the knowledge needed to act in this space. The general objective is to get to know the work of the social educator and the knowledge required to work at the Reference and Social Assistance Center (CRAS) in Fortaleza-CE. Specific objectives: To characterize the Social Pedagogy as a field of professional activity of the pedagogue; Identify the activities developed by the pedagogue in CRAS; To point out the necessary pedagogical knowledge in this field and to identify the profile of the social pedagogue of CRAS. For methodological purposes, this was constituted in three stages, namely: bibliographical survey, field research and analysis of the data collected. Subject of the research: a pedagogue who works at CRAS. Instrument of data collection: systematic observation and semi-structured interview. Qualitative approach. Results: the research showed that Social Pedagogy is a branch of Pedagogy in the current context. It is characterized as a science whose purpose is to analyze and study the problems present in society. In CRAS, the pedagogue is responsible for giving the instructions, for the planning and plan of the activities, reports of the activities and analysis of the situations of the public attended by the institution. Being this professional the leader of the coexistence service, thus, coordinates all activities. The pedagogue needs to be supported theoretically by some knowledge related to his area. He is characterized as a competent professional that has a sensitive and differentiated look at the social problems present in the community served by this institution.