Podcast EJA in EPT: History and Practices of Proeja at IF Sudeste MG – Juiz de Fora Campus

história e práticas do Proeja no IF Sudeste MG - Campus Juiz de Fora

Abstract

This article presents an overview of the history and trajectory of the PROEJA program at IF Sudeste MG – Campus Juiz de Fora, as well as the development of an educational product in the format of a podcast, conceived as a tool for memory preservation, training, institutional communication, and inclusion. The product was grounded in the concepts of omnilateral education and in the integration between Youth and Adult Education (EJA) and Professional and Technological Education (PTE). It addresses challenges related to access, retention, pedagogical practices, and equity. The research was based on a documentary survey, focusing on the historical development of the course at Campus Juiz de Fora. For the creation of the educational product, the study employed documentary analysis, a semi-structured interview script, and audio and video recording, all articulated with the historical and institutional context under examination. As a result of the study and the educational product, structural barriers were identified that limit the program’s effectiveness, exacerbated by the digitalization of the selection processes. Although there have been advances in student trajectories, entry barriers persist. The podcast “EJA na EPT” emerges as a pedagogical-political instrument by amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and strengthening networks that support inclusive educational practices.