Paper short abstract:

Chazy is a microregion in the south of Greater Poland, which includes several villages near Rawicz. The aim of my research was to demonstrate the functioning of regional lessons in this area, conducted mainly by members of folklore groups, associations and foundations.

Paper long abstract:

Regional education is a form of pedagogical practice that focuses on shaping regional awareness and supporting development in building personal and social identity. It involves researching and promoting knowledge about a given region, its history, culture, traditions and local community. The aim of regional education is to develop students' bonds with their place of residence, build regional identity and local patriotism (Nikitorowicz 2006: 102). Chazy is a microregion in the south of Greater Poland, which includes several villages near Rawicz, town between Poznan and Wroclaw. In the 16th century, settlers from Silesia arrived in these areas and developed their own cultural diversity manifested through customs, language and folk attires. As part of field research, I asked my research partners whether regional education lessons were conducted in schools in the Chazy area. Most of the answers were affirmative, but the fact was emphasized that regional lessons are conducted mainly by members of folk ensembles, associations or foundations. The aim of my research was to demonstrate the functioning of the idea of ​​regional education in the Chazy. The main research questions were: What does the regional lesson program look like; What contribution do teachers make to regional lessons; Are children interested in the offer of regional lessons; How do local authorities support the functioning of regional education? The paper was prepared on the basis of ethnographic field research, and the research material was collected through in-depth interviews.