A importância do componente curricular História na modalidade EJA para a reinserção social de alunos em tempos de pandemia da covid-19 (2020-2023)

Abstract

This study analyzes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Youth and Adult Education (EJA), focusing on school dropout rates, academic performance, and the marginalization of subjects such as History. The pandemic deepened educational inequalities, particularly through the transition to remote learning, which disproportionately affected students lacking access to technological resources. Additionally, the undervaluation of History hindered the development of students' critical thinking, limiting their capacity to reflect on social and political issues, especially in a context that encouraged distrust in science. The pandemic exposed significant weaknesses within the EJA system, including insufficient technological infrastructure and the devaluation of foundational subjects like History, which are essential for fostering civic education. These challenges underscore the need to reevaluate the EJA curriculum to promote social inclusion and critical thinking skills. This qualitative and bibliographic research analyzed academic texts addressing EJA and the pandemic’s effects, utilizing digital platforms such as Google Scholar, SciELO, and data from prominent educational institutions. The findings indicate that the pandemic exacerbated school dropout rates and learning difficulties due to limited technological access. Furthermore, the marginalization of History compromised students' critical education, highlighting the urgency of curricular reforms in EJA with a focus on inclusion and contextualized History teaching.