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Projeto visitas guiadas do IFMA - Campus Bacabal

Abstract

This study analyzes the actions reported in the experience of the Guided Visits extension project, developed at the IFMA Bacabal Campus to promote closer ties between the institution and the local school community through guided visits. Methodologically, it is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, based on the systematization of visitation itineraries that integrated presentations of infrastructure and practical experiences in laboratories, mediated by students from the campus itself. The target audience included 9th-grade, high school, and adult education students from public schools in Bacabal and neighboring municipalities. The results point to the consolidation of the initiative, which reached its maturity in 2025 by welcoming a record 117 participants, surpassing the fluctuations of previous years. The analysis of the interactions showed that the mediation carried out by the student-monitors acted as a decisive factor in demystifying the academic environment, awakening in visitors an interest in continuing their studies through identification with the campus infrastructure and public. It is concluded that guided tours transcend simple institutional outreach, constituting a powerful pedagogical and social inclusion tool that strengthens the sense of belonging and reaffirms IFMA's commitment to regional development.