Entre história e memória: olhares sobre a implementação do Instituto Federal de Ciência e Tecnologia Farroupilha, Campus São Borja

Abstract

This research was developed within the scope of the Professional Master's Degree in Vocatio- nal Education (ProfEPT) at the Farroupilha Federal Institute (IFFar) – Jaguari Campus. It is part of the Research Line "Organization and Memories of Pedagogical Spaces in Vocational and Technological Education", and linked to Macroproject 4: "History and Memory in the Context of Vocational and Technological Education". The objective was to explore the me- mories of the first staff members involved in the implementation of the IFFar São Borja Cam- pus between 2010 and 2011. This is a qualitative research project, designed as a case study, which includes reflections based on oral evidence provided through interviews, as well as document and literature analysis. The interviewees shared their memories regarding aspects inherent to the implementation dynamics of the campus, revealing a sense of belonging and the importance of collective actions in overcoming obstacles. They also highlighted feelings of pride, resilience, and emotional bonds, as well as the learning that arose from improvisatio- nal situations. In addition, research was conducted in the city’s largest-circulation newspaper, as well as in public and private archives. As an educational product, a documentary video was produced, composed of documents, Oral History records, news reports, and other historical traces from this period. The documentary was applied and evaluated by the school community of IFFar – São Borja Campus.The study made it possible to bring to light the experiences of some of the pioneering staff members, allowing them to highlight points they considered im- portant and to recall experiences and perceptions from a time marked by both challenges and achievements.