Extensão universitária: os desafios da curricularização no curso de gestão pública da Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA)

Abstract

This study aimed to understand the challenges of curricularizing extension activities in the Public Management course at UNIPAMPA, with the overall objective of analyzing the perception of students and teachers regarding the indissociability between teaching, research, and extension. To achieve this, a descriptive case study method with a qualitative approach was adopted, carried out through semi-structured interviews with 40 students and 4 teachers, in addition to a bibliographic research that addressed three main topics: University Extension: concepts, limitations, and opportunities; Theoretical framework of extension curricularization; and Context of curricularization in the field of public affairs. The results obtained reveal that 58% of the students interviewed are unaware of the concept of extension, despite recognizing its importance and benefits. However, the lack of time, resulting from the double work and study schedule, prevents participation in extension activities. Furthermore, 82% of the total interviewees engage in some type of paid activity. It was also possible to verify that the fact that the course is held at night is one of the difficulties mentioned by both teachers and students. The lack of articulation between the institution and the teaching staff to implement the indissociability between teaching, research, and extension was also evident. These and other results of the study highlight the need to plan the curricularization of extension activities considering the challenges and possibilities of students in the night shift.