The Extraction of Tucum Silk as a Pedagogical-Communicational Practice in Balatiponé School Education
Balatiponé people; tucum silk. Indigenous School Education. Full-time school.
This research seeks to recover and highlight the traditional knowledge of the Balatiponé people regarding the extraction of *tucum* silk, aiming to foster an appreciation for environmental preservation, cultural value, awareness, and the sustainability of this natural resource. The theoretical-methodological framework of this research-teaching initiative is implemented with first-year high school students from the Jula Paré State Indigenous School through didactic sequences and workshops, in dialogue with elders and the school community; students act as protagonists in creating textual, photographic, and audiovisual content, the results of which were presented during the school's Cultural Week. Expected outcomes include valuing traditional Indigenous knowledge, raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation, promoting environmental sustainability, and developing environmental education strategies focused on valuing Indigenous culture. It is anticipated that the educational product—"pedagogical-communicational practices for *tucum* silk extraction"—will contribute to preserving ancestral traditions and strengthening the community within the school context.