REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS SOBRE O PROTAGONISMO ESTUDANTIL ENTRE GESTORES DA REDE ESTADUAL DE PERNAMBUCO

Abstract

This article analyzes the perceptions of school administrators about student leadership in high schools in Pernambuco, in the light of the Theory of Social Representations. The research, carried out in two stages (document analysis and interviews with managers), reveals that student leadership is recognized as important for the personal development and leadership of young people. However, its implementation faces challenges, especially after the pandemic and with the changes brought about by the New High School. Managers tend to associate protagonism with a few students, limiting a more collective vision. The study suggests that, although educational policies are aligned with the promotion of protagonism through the 2008 Comprehensive Education Program (PEI), there are still obstacles to its full implementation, such as the need for greater teacher training and better working conditions.