PERCEPCIONES SOBRE LA ABANDONO ESCOLAR EN LA LICENCIATURA DE FÍSICA EN LA CIUDAD DE SALGUEIRO-PE: CONOCIMIENTOS PARA MITIGAR

Abstract

This study aims to provide an overview of student dropout rates in the Physics Undergraduate Program at the Instituto Federal do Sertão Pernambucano – Salgueiro Campus. It analyzes factors related to this dropout rate, seeking to better understand the underlying causes of the phenomenon and its implications for the training of physics professionals. Based on data obtained from the institution's academic records, as well as from community recreational activities conducted through interviews with students, faculty, and staff, it aims to elucidate the perceptions of stakeholders regarding the reasons for dropout. Furthermore, the work proposes a reflection on the role of multiculturalism and cultural appreciation as strategies to combat dropout, highlighting cultural realities as a structuring factor in the sense of belonging, directly related to promoting student retention. We seek to contribute to the understanding of cultural dynamics in the context of higher education and the institutional perspective on dropout rates, thus contributing to proposals that value cultural diversity as a tool for strengthening students' ties to the program and educational environment.