Youth and Life Projects: Operative Groups for Collective Learning in Chiapas
Abstract
This study explores the construction of life projects among young people through an educational initiative in Chiapas based on the operational group methodology of Enrique Pichon-Rivière. Through group interaction and collective reflection, students not only developed technical knowledge about coffee but also acquired emotional and social skills that strengthened their identity and future projection. Alfredo Moffatt’s temporal theory complements this approach, highlighting the importance of maintaining a the permanence of the self in time. However, structural challenges, such as the reliance on individual initiatives and lack of funding, are emphasized as barriers to the sustainability these types of actions within the framework of the New Mexican School. The research underlines the need for educational policies that promote student autonomy and ensure the necessary resources for active participation in shaping their future.
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