Educação infantil e inclusão: práticas pedagógicas e o enfrentamento de barreiras na aprendizagem

Abstract

This master's research, developed at the University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Research Line 1: Public Policies in Education, Educational Practices and Diversity, focuses on pedagogical practices developed in Early Childhood Education and their contributions to children whom the school community considers to have learning difficulties. The research investigates pedagogical practices in Early Childhood Education aimed at the inclusion of children facing learning barriers. The study seeks to answer what practices are developed at this level of education and how they contribute to overcoming the obstacles encountered by these children. The general objective is to analyze approaches, strategies, resources, and pedagogical materials that provide improvement in the development of these children. Methodologically, the research is qualitative and descriptive, configuring itself as an autobiographical study based on the educator's personal experience. The analysis contemplates the application of specific pedagogical practices to overcome barriers, seeking to identify guiding principles for new teaching strategies. The results indicate that improving pedagogical practices and revising teaching methods are fundamental to demystifying the idea that the problem lies with the child. As a proposition, the study offers support for the creation of more equitable and inclusive learning environments that value individual differences and promote the academic success of all children in early childhood education.