Alfabetização de jovens e adultos: uma reflexão na perspectiva da educação popular

Abstract

Youth and Adult Literacy from the perspective of Popular Education constitutes a fundamental field for the development of critical and emancipatory pedagogical practices. This study aims to analyze youth and adult literacy based on the principles of Popular Education, highlighting its transformative potential. It is a qualitative bibliographic study grounded in the contributions of Paulo Freire and other authors who discuss Popular Education. The analysis shows that this perspective values learners' prior knowledge, life experiences, and social realities, promoting a dialogical and meaningful educational process. In this context, learners not only acquire reading and writing skills but also develop the ability to critically read and interpret the world, fostering awareness of their social, political, and economic realities. Furthermore, Popular Education extends beyond formal school settings and can take place in community associations, religious institutions, and other educational spaces. It is expected that this study will contribute to strengthening literacy practices committed to social transformation.