Tecnologia social da memória: preservando a memória da Rede Federal

Abstract

The Federal Network of Professional, Scientific and Technological Education, with its roots in the Schools of Apprentice Craftsmen founded in 1909, is one of the pillars of the Brazilian educational system. Over more than a century, it has established itself as a reference in technical training, in addition to being a community rich in stories, experiences and knowledge that have shaped the educational and social development of the country. Formally established by Law No. 11.892, of December 29, 2008, the Federal Network includes the Federal Institutes, the Federal Centers of Technological Education (CEFETs), Colégio Pedro II, the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR) and the technical schools linked to the Federal Universities. These institutions play an essential role in technical and professional training, reflecting the diversity and social and cultural complexity of Brazil. Preserving the memories of this Network is essential to value the contributions of all those who, with dedication and commitment, built this trajectory over time. As Frigotto (2018) points out, institutional memory is essential for the construction of a cohesive narrative, integrating the various stages and challenges faced over more than a century of existence. In this context, this guidebook was prepared to support educators, managers and members of the Federal Network community in recovering, organizing and disseminating these memories. The material is the result of a research project of the Professional Master's Degree in Professional and Technological Education (ProfEPT) and uses the Social Technology of Memory methodology, proposed by the Museum of the Person. Oral history, as a central methodological axis, allows us to capture and value individual accounts that, together, form a rich mosaic of the Network's collective memory. This inclusive approach gives a voice to those whose experiences, often absent from official records, are crucial to a broad and plural understanding of institutional history.