Banca de DEFESA: MARIA IZABELLI CASSIANO DA SILVA

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STUDENT : MARIA IZABELLI CASSIANO DA SILVA
DATE: 02/07/2025
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Sala de Ensino Híbrido - IFRN Parnamirim
TITLE:

School Permanence: The Perspective of Students with Disabilities at an IFRN Campus

KEY WORDS:

Academic retention; students with disabilities; vocational education; IFRN.

PAGES: 168
BIG AREA: Ciências Humanas
AREA: Educação
SUMMARY:

This dissertation aimed to analyze the coordinated actions that influence the quality retention of students with disabilities in the Integrated Technical High School programs at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN), focusing on a campus located in the metropolitan region of Natal/RN. The study is justified by the progressive increase in enrollment of these students, driven by public policies such as TEC NEP, PRONATEC, and, especially, the Quota Law (Law No. 13,409/2016). The hypothesis is that access, although guaranteed, does not by itself ensure effective inclusion. Using a qualitative approach, the research involved document analysis, on‐campus observations, and semi-structured interviews with students with disabilities (visual, physical, intellectual, and ASD). Sensitive and attentive listening to these students’ voices was the central axis of the investigation, providing deeper understanding of their experiences, perceptions, and challenges in daily school life. Data analysis was organized into thematic axes: identification with the course, learning and interaction, accessibility, extracurricular support, and institutional actions. The results highlight advances in IFRN’s inclusion policies but also reveal structural, pedagogical, and attitudinal gaps that still hinder these students’ quality retention. As an outcome, a motivational video featuring students with disabilities was produced, giving visibility to their experiences and contributing to institutional reflection. The research emphasizes the importance of articulated, integrated, and continuous actions for consolidating inclusive education within the Federal Network of Professional Education.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 3903631 - BLENDA CARINE DANTAS DE MEDEIROS
Interna - ***.422.544-** - LISIE MARLENE DA SILVEIRA MELO MARTINS - UFPB
Externo à Instituição - JOSE MATEUS DO NASCIMENTO - IFRN