A educação como fator de promoção humana e inclusão social a partir da aprendizagem significativa

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the education as a factor in human development and social inclusion by means of meaningful learning. The investigation occurred in a Municipal School of Basic Education, city of Bagé, RS. The research was based on a case study, using as an instrument the analysis of some documents, Political Pedagogical Project, final results of pass rates, grade repetition and dropout, interviews with teachers, using as theoretical basis for this analysis the Curriculum national authors who address the issue of education, meaningful learning and inclusion. Allowing to conclude that the institution is critical to invest more in education that starts from the reality of student construction of knowledge and concepts, improvements courses or continuing education for teachers, especially for dealing with inclusion, special tutors to monitor students. We must engage for quality education and more meaningful to the student, with equal opportunities for all people.