O ensino de Geografia no campo: desafios, adaptações e perspectivas Docentes.

Abstract

Geography education in rural areas faces several challenges that directly affect students’ learning. This research aims to analyze the main obstacles and possibilities of teaching Geography in a rural school, with an emphasis on structural conditions, teacher training, and the adaptation of materials and methodologies to the rural context. The study was conducted at Escola Municipal Maria Estrela de Oliveira, located in the Lagoa dos Estrelas District, in Sousa, Paraíba, through interviews with three Geography teachers. The data reveal that the lack of adequate infrastructure, the scarcity of contextualized teaching materials, and limited access to continuing education hinder pedagogical practice in rural settings. It is also observed that the curriculum and teaching methodologies often do not align with students’ realities, compromising the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process. Despite these limitations, teachers point to strategies that may contribute to a more meaningful and contextualized approach, such as valuing local knowledge, using active methodologies, and engaging with the community. The study concludes that strengthening rural education requires specific public policies, investment in ongoing teacher education, and actions that promote the appreciation of rural territories and their particularities in Geography teaching.