A utilização de recursos didáticos no processo de ensino e aprendizagem de ciências de alunos com deficiência visual

Abstract

The widespread use of visual references is a characteristic of the teaching of Natural Sciences. Therefore, studies on the use of educational resources for blind students are needed. The objective of this paper is to analyze how the science teaching regarding the use of educational resources for blind students are occurring in public schools in Sergipe, Northeast Brazil. Thus, we conducted semistructured interviews with three blind students of elementary school and their science teachers. The difficulties mentioned by the teachers focus primarily on the need of the use of visual references, and in the fact that they do not consider the didactic resources used by them adequate. All teachers stated that they need specific training, for none of them had the opportunity to learn on school inclusion. As suggestions for improving their learning in science, students cited the use of figures in relief and Braille, which denotes a certain lack of use of specific or appropriate resources. Another obvious problem was the absence, in their schools, of a Specialized Care Service and education professionals working in special education, so they can support the students and the teachers, factor for an effective educational inclusion.