THE “SCHOOL OF CHOICE” IN THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL: CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES OF FULL-TIME EDUCATION

Abstract

This article discusses the developments of the New High School (NHS) in full-time education, based on the experience of the elective course Writing Workshop at the Dom Luciano José Cabral Duarte Excellence Center, in Aracaju (SE). The initiative was implemented within the Pedagogical Residency Program and connected to the thematic classroom model adopted by the institution. Its main objective was to address students’ recurring difficulties in writing, especially in constructing arguments, organizing ideas, and producing argumentative essays, as required in the Brazilian National High School Exam (ENEM). To achieve this, active methodologies, diversified resources, and the reorganization of pedagogical spaces were employed, encouraging participation and youth protagonism. The results indicated significant improvements in students’ performance, confirming the formative potential of integrating methodological innovation, collaborative practices, and curricular reorganization. Furthermore, the articulation between university and school, enabled by the Pedagogical Residency Program, proved essential for pre-service teacher education and for fostering critical reflection on teaching practices. It is concluded that the NHS, when associated with innovative full-time initiatives, can promote a more dynamic, equitable, and contemporary-oriented learning experience.