THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE PEDAGOGICAL COUNSELOR’S MEDIATION IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IN THE EARLY YEARS

Abstract

The pedagogical coordinator plays a crucial role in early education institutions, acting as a mediator in the educational process and as a link between school management, teachers, students, and families. Their work aims to promote students’ holistic development, strengthen school management and pedagogical practices, and ensure continuous improvement in the teaching-learning process. This study addresses the guiding question: How does the pedagogical coordinator’s mediation contribute to the school environment? The main objective is to analyze how this mediation positively influences the school community in the early grades. The study is bibliographic and qualitative, based on theoretical works by Luckesi (2011), Placco and Souza (2010), Dugnani and Souza (2011), and Tavares and Ribeiro (2025), as well as official documents such as LDBEN nº 9.394 (Brazil, 1996). Databases such as SciELO and Google Scholar were used to analyze articles, dissertations, and normative documents related to the pedagogical coordinator’s role, educational mediation, and collaborative work in schools. The results highlight that the pedagogical coordinator’s mediation is essential for building a democratic and participatory school, as it strengthens relationships among stakeholders, encourages dialogue, fosters reflective pedagogical practices, and contributes to improving teaching quality and student development.