Material didático sobre parasitologia: uma abordagem inclusiva em ciências

Abstract

Human parasitic diseases are a major public health problem and are related to poor personal hygiene and eating habits. Among the most common gastrointestinal parasitic diseases are Ascariasis and Teniasis, which cause damage to their hosts, can be prevented through educational preventive measures and adequate sanitation. These diseases can be approached at schools in an educational way correlating to daily hygiene and health habits. According to the National Curriculum Parameters, crosscutting themes, such as human health, should be addressed in the subjects of Science and Biology. The present work aimed to develop inclusive teaching material, for visually impaired, in order to assist in the understanding of human gastrointestinal parasites. Thus, the research was qualitative, through observation, with data collection in the form of interviews with students of second year of high school, a seventh grade elementary school student and questionnaire for teachers, in order to verify the methodologies and strategies used in the classes. From this investigation it is possible to verify the inclusion process in the schools of Dois Vizinhos-PR. It was evidenced that inclusion works partially, requiring public and educational policies that meet the school reality. Some problems observed during the investigation include the process of teacher training, the provision of adequate material and time for development and production of materials. In an attempt to minimize these problems, a Braille and a Portuguese workbook were developed to meet the needs of the various levels of visual impairment. The booklet optimized the learning process and enabled the sharing of material at different levels of education and visual impairment, proving to be an inclusive material.