The Influence of Teaching Pedagogical Practices on Student Evasion in a Technical Course

Abstract

In recent years, mainly from 2000 to 2016, Brazilian Professional and Technological Education has transformed due to public policies aiming to expand and restructure it. Therefore, vocational schools are challenged to rethink and resignify how they maintain a link with society. Several aspects need to be observed and questioned to contribute to students' permanence and success in professional schools. Student dropout is one of the problems faced in professional education, influenced by several factors that weigh on the student's decision to stay or not in the course. Among these elements, pedagogical practices and their relationship with students' learning and motivation stand out, providing greater involvement with the educational institution. This study aimed to analyze the influences of teaching pedagogical practices on students' evasion in the Electromechanics Technical Course of IFCE/Campus of Pecém. This qualitative, applied, and exploratory research was developed through bibliographic surveys, case studies, and experience reports. The results allowed a better understanding of evasion in this course, listing its possible motivations. We perceived the vital importance of pedagogical practices for students' permanence in the course, as they significantly contribute to the teaching and learning process.