Academic development in technical high school courses in the north region of Brazil: overcoming obstacles and promoting engagement

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https://doi.org/10.55892/jrg.v7i14.898

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Academic development, Teaching-learning, Socialization, Emotional control, Social obstacles

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Continuous development in academic learning can be hindered by rigid rules, resulting in a disconnection between students and the learning process. Promoting socialization and a sense of belonging in the academic environment contributes to student satisfaction. The ability to manage emotions is crucial when facing social challenges, preventing the emergence of emotional instabilities. This article presents a literature review that addresses the teaching and learning process. Based on this review, a structured questionnaire was developed and administered to 108 students from the integrated technical courses at the Tarauacá campus of IFAC, with the purpose of collecting relevant data on their perceptions, opinions, and experiences. Through this process, the psychological consequences of these aspects and their impact on academic performance and learning were aimed to be understood. Upon analyzing the selected studies and the questionnaire results, it is evident that there are practical, cognitive, and emotional challenges that affect students' learning process. To overcome these obstacles, it is important to address issues such as social pressure, differences in learning pace, and inappropriate practices, creating a positive learning environment and adapting pedagogical approaches to students' needs. The constructive approaches proposed in the reviewed studies positively influence students' academic performance, stimulating essential skills and promoting a holistic education. However, it is necessary to rethink the structure of education to keep students motivated, considering issues such as school dropout caused by challenges like remote campus location and financial limitations.

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Author Biographies

Luana de Jesus Souza, Federal University of Acre

[Lattes]
Graduanda em Economia.

Dion Alves de Oliveira, Instituto Federal do Acre

[Lattes]
Graduado em Administração; MBA em Governança Pública e Gestão Administrativa; Mestre em Administração.

Rodrigo Duarte Soliani, Instituto Federal do Acre

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Graduado em Engenharia de Produção; Mestre em Administração; Doutor em Tecnologia Ambiental.

Simone de Freitas Ferreira Alves, Faculdade Educacional da Lapa, AC, Brasil

[Lattes]
Graduada em História; Especialista em Gestão Escolar.

Muller Padilha Gonçalves, Instituto Federal do Acre

[Lattes]
Graduado em Administração; Especialista em Docência da Administração; Mestrando em Educação.

Leonardo Augusto Rodrigues da Silva Nora, Instituto Federal do Acre

[Lattes]
Graduado em Ciências Contábeis; Especialista em Auditoria e Finanças.

Francisco Bezerra de Lima Júnior, Instituto Federal do Acre

[Lattes]
Graduado em Economia; Especialista em Gestão Pública; Mestre em Desenvolvimento Regional.

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2024-01-08

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SOUZA, L. de J.; OLIVEIRA, D. A. de; SOLIANI, R. D.; ALVES, S. de F. F.; GONÇALVES, M. P.; NORA, L. A. R. da S.; LIMA JÚNIOR, F. B. de . Academic development in technical high school courses in the north region of Brazil: overcoming obstacles and promoting engagement. JRG Journal of Academic Studies, Brasil, São Paulo, v. 7, n. 14, p. e14898, 2024. DOI: 10.55892/jrg.v7i14.898. Disponível em: https://revistajrg.com/index.php/jrg/article/view/898. Acesso em: 21 nov. 2024.

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