Barriers and challenges faced by teachers in the implementation of the distance learning method in rural schools in the municipality of Pelotas/RS

Abstract

This paper analyzes the barriers and challenges faced by teachers in the implementation of the Distance Learning method in rural schools in the municipality of Pelotas/RS. This teaching method uses technological resources that are still scarce and sometimes non-existent in rural schools. Given the current context of intensifi cation of the Distance Learning method and considering the need for a technological structure for its application, the objective is to verify what are the barriers and challenges faced by teachers for the implementation of Distance Learning in rural schools. To this do so, the distance learning method and the existing pedagogical mediation resources for its implementation are analyzed at fi rst; later, rural schools and their interaction with technologies are analyzed , currently evaluating the structure that these schools have to receive the distance learning method; analyzes through the semi-structured interview technique with teachers working in rural schools in the municipality of Pelotas/RS what are the challenges and barriers to the implementation of Distance Learning. The study is justifi ed by the need to diagnose the problems faced in the pedagogical mediation of teachers in applying the distance learning method in the specifi c context faced by rural schools so that alternatives can be found for teaching and learning of these students who are in a situation of more vulnerability. It is expected that through this analysis, we can fi nd the most appropriate pedagogical mediation to be applied in the implementation of Distance Learning in rural schools. It is perceived that this method, which is an alternative resource and sometimes necessary for teaching and learning, is no longer applied in rural schools due to lack of adequate and specifi c planning. For the development of work, the inductive method was used, in qualitative research, through the bibliographic research technique.