Physical education school and political pedagogical project: a collective construction process from the action-research standpoint

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to present the understanding of a group of Physical Education female teachers, who work in elementary education in São Paulo's public schools, about the meaning of the Political Pedagogical Project (PPP) in the everyday practices. Besides, we tried to provide subsidies for the elaboration and development of a PPP, and point out the limits and possibilities of collective action within the school context. For this qualitative investigation we used one type of action-research as methodological referential. We have conducted an analysis of relevant works focusing on the PPP topic, in order to elaborate categories for a careful discussion about the selected theoretical framework. Results indicated that it is necessary to deepen meanings and readdress understandings of the school's function and its role, Physical Education's role as curriculum component, and also other curriculum components'. We highlighted the urgent need to rethink and organize the school from a pedagogical, political, and collective perspective, so that actions can have meaning and significance for students and teachers. The curricula of higher education institutions were also mentioned as important to comprehend the purpose of collective work. The PPP can establish itself as a legitimate instrument for Physical Education teachers' political and pedagogical participation and involvement, and to guide collective actions in the school every day practices.