Cultura na EPT: o Marabaixo e seus elementos nos registros de projetos de extensão do Instituto Federal do Amapá (2019 a 2024)

Abstract

This research was conducted within the context of the Professional Master’s Program in Professional and Technological Education (ProfEPT), developed under the research line “Educational Practices in Professional and Technological Education,” based on the macroproject “Methodological Proposals and Didactic Resources in Formal and Non-Formal Teaching Spaces in Professional and Technological Education (EPT).” The study aimed to analyze the presence of Marabaixo and its elements in extension projects submitted and completed between 2019 and 2024 within the scope of the Federal Institute of Amapá, in order to verify whether these practices contributed to strengthening this cultural expression as an integral part of Amapá’s cultural identity in the Professional and Technological Education offered in the state of Amapá. The methodological approach adopted was exploratory quantitative-qualitative research, through which a bibliographic review was carried out for theoretical grounding, along with documentary analysis of project records obtained from the Unified Administration System (SUAP) platform. The theoretical framework, methodology, context of the culminating activities, and the presence of Marabaixo elements in the activities carried out in the six collected projects were analyzed. The findings demonstrated the need for more actions and information within IFAP to promote recognition of the importance of Marabaixo as an expression of Amapá’s cultural identity and to improve its dissemination in the EPT school environment in the state. As a result, the study identified a limited presence of Marabaixo and its elements in extension projects, the absence of actions aimed at valuing this cultural expression as part of Amapá’s identity, and a lack of educational tools to support this process. The Educational Product developed based on this research is the digital booklet “Come and Get to Know Marabaixo,” which presents the main elements of Marabaixo culture, as well as pioneering figures and links to articles, documentaries, and educational videos on the subject, intended for use as supporting material in actions and projects involving Marabaixo.