Rescuing memories, trajectories and experiences of the elderly: an internship experience at CRAS

Abstract

This text brings discussions resulting from internship experiences in non-formal spaces, through the Curricular Research and Internship I component, in the Pedagogy course at the University of the State of Bahia/DEDC Campus XII. The research focused on analyzing the educational practices developed at the Social Assistance Reference Center - CRAS, with the elderly before/during the pandemic period, in the municipalities of Candiba/BA and Pindaí/BA. The methodology of a qualitative approach was used and for data collection, moments of observation, conversation circles, semi-structured interviews and dialogues with the participants of the CRAS of the two municipalities were carried out. The data indicate that the CRAS constitutes a space of great importance in the lives of the elderly who attend it. It represents a space for interaction, leisure and cultural production. The reports presented by the participants regarding the memories and experiences produced demonstrate the relevance of the work developed in the institution.