Formation of a Learning Community in Pedagogical Agroforest

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the development of participants in a core learning community that uses group dynamics functions integrated with values, through ecological learning in a pedagogical agroforestry with a focus on human relationships and the environment. The study was carried out with 41 participants, the community and students of a municipal elementary school located in the rural area in the countryside of the State of Mato Grosso, during 12 months. The research was guided by the following question: are there changes in human relationships in a learning community that applies values-integrated group dynamics functions? For the methodology, we opted for a qualitative approach, action research (THIOLLENT, 1685), with the use of observation scripts for the data collection process. The theoretical framework was based on studies by Pacheco (2021), Lima (1969), Götsch (1995 among others. The results of the research indicated changes in values in human relationships (autonomy, respect, among others) and showed the beginning of the process of consolidation of the group dynamics functions for the construction of the experience in cooperation. Based on the results of the survey, the participants showed an interest in continuity and prepared an Action Plan -2022, for community training and humanizing learning with the methodology of learning community in pedagogical agroforestry, with the insertion of learning circles.