Respeito, direito e idoso na percepção de estudantes do ensino fundamental I

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the perspective of regular elementary school students (aged 6 to 10) about the elderly and what they consider to be respectful actions the elderly and what they consider to be respectful actions. The methodology applied is based on a qualitative-quantitative study, of the exploratory, descriptive type and analysis of thematic content. The data was collected through the records of the Municipal Council for the Elderly (CMI) of São Carlos, a city in the interior of the state of São Paulo. The records analyzed correspond to feedback from activities carried out in public schools in the municipality because of the celebration of International Day of the Elderly. The materials returned to CMI are based on verifying students' concepts and perspectives about the elderly and respectful actions, as well as providing guidelines for new intergenerational activities. This CBT developed a literature review, which proved to be scarce (3 productions). It analyzed the activities returned to CMI, referring to municipal (10) and state (16) schools that received various virtual activities in 2020. Verification was carried out using materials and records from the CM, shared virtually, and using a field guide. Two municipal schools sent 15 returns of activities completed by children aged between 6 and 10. It was found that the children have close relationships with their grandparents, uncles, and great-grandparents between the ages of 70-79 (13) and 60-69 (10). The activities were completed using written language (2) and mixed language (7, drawings and writing). Regarding the indications of how to respect older people, the most frequently cited was represented as: ENSURE RESPECT AND DIGNITY x RIGHT TO LIFE (12) and ENSURE x RIGHT TO TRANSPORT (6). Some drawings showed elderly people using assistive technologies, such as walking sticks and wheelchairs, which may indicate that there are stereotypes that old age is linked to reduced functional capacity and frailty. Educational measures can disseminate public policy content and people's rights, as well as reducing negative attitudes about the ageing process and old age, changing the focus from old age to senility.