The work of pedagogues in the legislature – youth parliament: practices and knowledge

Abstract

The work of pedagogues in areas of non-school education (NSE) has broadened the view of major research centers regarding the training processes, knowledge and practices carried out by professionals in this field. The pedagogical work carried out in the legislature is an example of this. Among the possibilities is the Youth Parliament (YP) program, which aims to promote political participation and civic education among young people. The aim of this paper is to understand the role of the pedagogue in the legislature. In this sense, this study presents a theoretical, bibliographical and documentary section focusing on post-critical theories of educational research on pedagogical work, as well as on the educational actions developed in the legislature, which offer important perspectives, such as the civic and political education of young people, their empowerment and intergenerational dialog. It also presents an excerpt from a master’s degree dissertation in education, carried out at a public university in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. It also discusses the challenges faced in guaranteeing the continued engagement of young people, effective representation and continuity with institutional support. Despite these challenges, working with the YP can be a promising way of strengthening democracy and forming future political leaders who are aware and engaged.