THE PUBLIC SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE INTERFERENCES IN TEACHING PRACTICE

a report on supervised internships in Geography

Abstract

The present proposal aims to bring a reflective report about the experience obtained with the performance of supervised internships, linked to the material and pedagogical conditions of the schools. The supervised internships − Elementary School II and High School − of the Geography undergraduate course of the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), were held in the first semester of 2022, in two public schools located in the city of Pelotas - RS, a  municipal school, with an eighth grade class, and a state school,  with a first year high school class. The reality found during the supervised internship period showed that the issue related to school infrastructure has been a long-standing problem and that existing precariousness interferes with teaching and learning conditions. Therefore, there was a need for reorganization and planning of activities to meet the reality of the classes. In both schools can be seen the lack of basic materials such as maps and school atlases, multimedia equipment and classrooms in inadequate conditions for the classes. Although we are aware of the complexity of this issue, we emphasize that requires a careful look at effective, feasible and democratic public policies. Furthermore, we understand that studying in schools or environments with adequate infrastructure and provide quality of life is a right for all.