A APLICABILIDADE DA LEI 10.639/03 NOS COMPONENTES CURRICULARES DE HISTÓRIA E ENSINO RELIGIOSO NA ESCOLA MUNICIPAL DE ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL PROFESSORA ESTHER DA COSTA SANTOS NO MUNICÍPIO DE VILA PAVÃO-ES

Abstract

The research object of this thesis in Sciences of Religious is on the practical implications of Law 10.639/03 on the History and Religious Teaching curricula at the Esther da Costa Santos Municipal Elementary School in Vila Pavão, Brazil. The legislation modified the National Education Guidelines and Framework Law No. 9.394 from Dec. 20th, 1996 to include mandatory teachings on Afro-Brazilian History and Culture. The integration of this legislation in the curricula not only fulfills the legal requirements but also enhances the educational experience of students by promoting comprehensive and respectful understanding of Brazilian historical, cultural, and religious diversities. The research question is centered on the implementation of Law 10.639/03 at Esther da Costa Santos Municipal Elementary School for grades 8-9 in History and Religious Teaching curricula. The motivation for this research is in the empiricism of problem, because it is result of professional teaching practice. This thesis is a qualitative-theoretical-empirical approach which includes exploratory and descriptive elements such as bibliographic and documentary research procedures, interviews on the spot with staff from The Municipal Secretariat of Education (SEME) of Vila Pavão/ES, History and Religious Studies teachers and students of the elementary schools (5th to 8th grades) of the Esther da Costa Santos Municipal Elementary School. The thesis is organized into four chapters that discuss various bibliographies, documents, and interviews. In the first chapter, an attempt is made to contextualise the historical aspects and the formation of the people from northern Espírito Santo, with an emphasis on the municipality of Vila Pavão-ES. The second chapter highlights the importance of the black movement for the construction and implementation of Law 10,639/03. The third chapter outlines the National Common Curricular Base, the curricular components History, Religious Education, and the necessary construction of an education for diversity. The final chapter presents the data and results of the research conducted with teachers and students.The investigative process revealed that the Law 10.639/03 is partially implementing in the investigated school ongoing training on the subject is necessary, involving managers and teaching professionals who work in SEME. Hence, the outcome of the research proposes Dialogue Rounds on Law 10.639/03 with professionals from the SEME of Vila Pavão, aiming at providing continued training for Elementary School teachers.