Scientific insubordination: modes of research in the (auto)biography, training and oral history research group (Grafho)

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to reflect on the production of knowledge in the (Auto)Biography, Training and Oral History Research Group (Grafho). Our objectives were: 1) to analyze the field of knowledge production on (auto)biographical research in Grafho in order to contribute to the debate on theoretical-methodological issues; 2) to relate the data identified in the theses and dissertations with other studies on the subject. We conducted a state-of-the-art study by surveying theses and dissertations linked to Grafho from 2019 to 2024 on the Saber Aberto portal of the State University of Bahia (UNEB). Our results show that: 1) the vast majority of research is qualitative and calls itself (auto)biographical; 2) the most used device was the narrative interview, however we identified documentary analysis, field diaries, observations and memorials; 3) teachers are the collaborators most often heard in Grafho research, however we noticed works that listened to students, chilres and the elderly; 4) the studies were developed in different stages of Basic Education, however there was greater reference to Elementary Education; and 5) there is a territorial diversity of Bahian municipalities investigated.