Distância escolar e aprendizagem: um estudo sobre os impactos no desempenho acadêmico

Abstract

This study aims to investigate how the distance between students' homes and schools can di- rectly interfere with the learning process. The main objective of this analysis was to analyze the effects of this distance on academic performance, considering geographic, socioeconomic, emotional and logistical aspects. A quantitative approach was adopted, with questionnaires be- ing administered to 20 students from three institutions in the city of Uruçuí/PI, who travel long distances to school. To support this research, studies by authors such as Vygotsky, Santos, Libâneo and Lima were included, discussing learning difficulties associated with environmen- tal, family and social factors. The data reveal that factors such as travel time, type of transpor- tation, physical fatigue, reduced school attendance and lack of participation in extracurricular activities negatively influence academic performance. It is believed that school distance is a determining factor that should be considered in the formulation of educational policies, sug- gesting improvements in school transportation, construction of schools in strategic areas and creation of strategies to ensure equitable access to education. Furthermore, this study may con- tribute to future research, foreseeing that new investigations will be carried out with the aim of emphasizing the theme