'Deutsche Zeitschrift Fur Sportmedizin/German Journal of Sports Medicine'
Abstract
"The article presents the experiences of a research group in South Brazil.
The main purpose is to describe and reflect upon the process developed by
a group which, while following quite independent paths, encounters in
participatory action research the methodological basis for carrying out
different projects. There are presented and discussed five different projects:
(1) participatory budgeting, which also marked the beginning of the
group; (2) the work of artisans; (3) National Programme for Public
Security and Citizenship; (4) pedagogical mediations in associated work;
(5) evaluation research with an NGO engaged in popular education. The
conclusions point to the importance of considering the interplay of the
social, political and pedagogical dimensions within a research practice." (author's abstract