Docência na formação profissional rural: o Curso de Avicultura como instrumento de permanência e valorização do produtor no meio rural

Abstract

This work presents a reflection on the teaching trajectory in Rural Vocational Training (RFT) in poultry farming, developed at the National Rural Learning Service (SENAR), articulating experiences of professional practice with the fundamentals of Vocational and Technological Education (VTE). The study aims to analyze how teaching in poultry farming courses contributes to the transformation of productive practices, to the appreciation of rural property, and to the permanence of producers in the countryside. The research adopts an autobiographical memorial methodology, based on the analysis of experiences lived throughout the work as an instructor of rural vocational training courses and on the critical reflection provided by the specialization in Teaching in Vocational and Technological Education. The work engages with authors in education and vocational training, highlighting the relationship between work, education, and social emancipation in the rural context. The results show that vocational training courses in poultry farming favor the adoption of new management practices, biosecurity, and productive management, in addition to stimulating rural entrepreneurship and interest in continuing studies in the area of agricultural sciences. It is also observed that valuing the producers' prior knowledge, combined with the use of active methodologies and contextualized practices, strengthens the teaching-learning process and expands student participation in training activities. However, challenges are identified related to the short duration of the courses, the lack of pedagogical continuity between training sessions, and the absence of technical support in some communities. It is concluded that teaching in rural vocational education plays a fundamental role in building transformative educational practices, contributing to the social, productive, and human development of rural communities.