O papel do conselho de escola na gestão democrática: caso de estudo da Escola Primária Completa de Manhangane 2021–2023

Abstract

This paper seeks to analyse the role of the School Council in the Democratic Management of Manhangane Comprehensive Primary School, since the School Council is a space for discussion by all school segments to improve the teaching and learning process. Therefore, this study sought to understand how the School Council works at Manhangane Comprehensive Primary School, in order to guarantee the democratic management of the school itself, in a space where the representatives of the School Council members are called upon to participate. To this end, a literature review was carried out on the proposed topic and a survey was conducted at Manhangane Comprehensive Primary School, with questionnaires administered to the School Council representatives. Manhangane Comprehensive Primary School has a School Council, although this may raise doubts about its functioning, as some parents and carers are unaware of the existence of this body at the school. The level of participation of this segment in the EC was low enough to guarantee their involvement in the school's activities, and a number of factors were identified that contribute to the low participation of parent and community representatives in the EC. community representatives. Therefore, the school council at Manhangane Comprehensive Primary School has an important role to play because it seeks to bring the school community closer together to find out about the school's activities. that will contribute to the beginnings of democratic and participatory management within the school. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)