DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE TEACHING WORK

Abstract

The school curriculum plays a fundamental role in the citizenship formation of students, directly influencing their skills and social values. Through formal education, the curriculum contributes to the development of critical, reflective and participatory skills, necessary for conscious action in society. Citizenship education involves not only theoretical knowledge, but also the construction of practices and attitudes that promote democratic coexistence and respect for diversity. Thus, education focused on citizenship must consider cultural, ethical, and political aspects, promoting the active engagement of students. The general objective of this article is to analyze how the school curriculum contributes to the citizenship formation of students. The specific objectives are: - to identify the pedagogical practices present in the curriculum that foster citizenship; - verify the presence of content that encourages critical thinking and social participation; - evaluate the importance of interdisciplinarity in the construction of a citizen education. The research problem that guides this study is: How does the school curriculum contribute to the citizenship formation of students? The methodology used was bibliographic, based on a literature review of works that deal with the relationship between school curriculum and citizenship. The results indicate that a curriculum that integrates democratic principles, social values and practices of mutual respect favors the development of critical and participatory citizens. The discussion reinforces the need for an interdisciplinary approach that contemplates the diversity and multiple realities of students. It is concluded that the school curriculum must be constantly reviewed and adapted to meet social demands and train individuals capable of acting ethically and responsibly in society, fully exercising their rights and duties as citizens.