PROJECT METHODOLOGY AND THE 'UNIÃO FAZ A VIDA' PROGRAM: DEVELOPING READING AND WRITING THROUGH CULTURAL HERITAGE

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the methodology of the União Faz a Vida Program (PUFV), focusing on its pedagogical practices geared toward the integral education of children and youth. Developed by the Sicredi Foundation, the PUFV seeks to promote the development of cooperation and citizenship skills, integrating the physical, emotional, intellectual, and cultural dimensions of students. The research highlights the importance of integrating the program into the Political-Pedagogical Project (PPP) of schools, emphasizing the adaptation of the methodology to curricular content, which is explored through work projects such as investigative expeditions, promoting contextualized and meaningful learning. The PUFV methodology is based on five main dimensions: justice, solidarity, diversity, dialogue, and entrepreneurship, and aims to strengthen student protagonism in the educational process. The program also stands out for the continued training of educators, who are prepared to effectively implement the methodology in different school contexts. The research shows that, despite its positive impact on teaching and learning dynamics, the implementation of PUFV still faces challenges, such as adoption in specific areas like Physical Education. Finally, this study points out that PUFV has the potential to transform pedagogical practices and contribute to the formation of critically engaged citizens, although greater collaboration between educators and the school community is needed to consolidate the proposed changes.