CITY, CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOLING: AN ANALYTICAL ESSAY

Authors

  • Rodrigo Manoel Dias da Silva Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos
  • Denise Madeira Castro e Silva Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14210/contrapontos.v18n1.p88-101

Keywords:

City, Childhood, Schooling

Abstract

This paper discusses the constitution of cities in the today’s urban planning, and by drawing on History and Sociology of Education works, investigates its supposed educational competence, as alluded to in contemporary full-time education induction programs. Through a theoretical review, it seeks discusses the concepts of childhood, education, city/town, and citizenship, aimed at defining the relationship of children with urban spaces, particularly those supervised by adults.

Author Biographies

Rodrigo Manoel Dias da Silva, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos

Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos. Mestre e Doutor em Ciências Sociais.

Denise Madeira Castro e Silva, Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul

Professora da Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul (UERGS) e doutoranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS).

Published

2018-04-05