EXTRACTION OF BOYURUKWA (TUCUM SILK) WITHIN BALATIPONÉ SCHOOL EDUCATION: A DIDACTIC SEQUENCE INCORPORATING PEDAGOGICAL-COMMUNICATIONAL PRACTICES
Balatiponé people; tucum fiber. Indigenous School Education. Full-time school.
This research seeks to revitalize the traditional knowledge of the Balatiponé people regarding the extraction of *tucum* fiber—often referred to as "tucum silk"—through pedagogical and communicative practices developed with first-year high school students at the Jula Paré Indigenous State School. By engaging in dialogue with elders and the broader educational community, the project aims to foster an appreciation for values related to environmental preservation, cultural heritage, awareness, and the sustainability of this natural resource. The theoretical-methodological framework of this research-teaching initiative utilized didactic sequences and workshops, empowering students to take a leading role in a dialogical process. This culminated in the creation of textual, photographic, and audiovisual materials, which were showcased during the school’s Cultural Week. The outcomes include the validation of traditional Indigenous knowledge, increased awareness regarding the importance of biodiversity conservation, the promotion of environmental sustainability, and the development of environmental education strategies centered on valuing Indigenous culture. The resulting educational resource—a structured didactic sequence—contributes to the preservation of ancestral traditions and the strengthening of the community within the school environment.