Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: SANDRA APARECIDA DA COSTA

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
DISCENTE : SANDRA APARECIDA DA COSTA
DATA : 06/09/2024
HORA: 19:00
LOCAL: https://meet.google.com/ohx-uhvk-kho
TÍTULO:

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: POSSIBILITIES FOR SERVING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. 

PALAVRAS-CHAVES:

Early Childhood Education; Autism Spectrum Disorder.

PÁGINAS: 100
GRANDE ÁREA: Ciências Humanas
ÁREA: Educação
SUBÁREA: Ensino-Aprendizagem
ESPECIALIDADE: Tecnologia Educacional
RESUMO:

The present research aimed to analyze how Assistive Technology (AT) is utilized in the common classroom in Early Childhood Education to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). AT is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge that encompasses resources, methodologies, and strategies, among others, aiming to develop skills that contribute to the full participation of the target audience of Special Education in school education. ASD is characterized as a neurodevelopmental disorder that persistently affects, among other things, the communication and social interaction of the individual. The study poses the research question: how can AT assist the teacher in developing pedagogical teaching materials for children with ASD in the common early childhood education classroom? The methodology adopted was descriptive qualitative research. The subjects were 8 teachers, 7 from regular classrooms and 1 from the specialized educational service classroom. The data collection instruments were semi-structured interviews, observations, and a field diary, and the data analysis was conducted through thematic axes. The main results indicated a misconception of the concept of AT, confusing it with information technology. Another highlighted point in the results reflects the teachers' recognition of the need for more in-depth studies involving autistic children, given that each one presents distinct characteristics within the spectrum. The teachers surveyed use adapted materials for their classes; however, they do not associate these materials with the tools offered in AT. The educational product presented was through continuous training in the school environment, a mini-course covering the concepts of AT and its potential uses in classes with children with ASD, as well as the legislation concerning the target audience of special education. Based on the collected results, it is concluded that the teachers are concerned with training that meets their needs to cater to all students. Regarding assistive technologies, due to their interdisciplinary characteristics, they have proven to be an essential element in meeting the needs of children with ASD and thus enabling truly inclusive classes.

MEMBROS DA BANCA:
Presidente - 95937004 - ROBSON ALEX FERREIRA
Interna - 253581001 - SUMAYA FERREIRA GUEDES
Externa ao Programa - 112972002 - EDNEUZA ALVES TRUGILLO