Games and Libras in Mathematics teaching: a practice aimed at learning deaf and hearing students

Abstract

In this research, the process of including pedagogical resources in the teaching of mathematics in basic education was investigated, through a didactic proposal was experienced at the Escola Estadual Modelo in Araguaína/TO. This proposal involved the use of Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) and a game developed by the authors, called “Learning Roulette”. With this, the objective was to enable the teaching of the four fundamental operations of arithmetic, using games and Libras, for both deaf and hearing students in Elementary School. Part of the methodological approach consisted of a bibliographical research, which allowed a dialogue about the process of inserting didactic materials and Libras in mathematics teaching. The results obtained revealed the feasibility of applying the didactic proposal and the flexibility of content that the game managed to cover. Furthermore, it was found that the use of Libras promoted effective interaction and inclusion among students, contributing significantly to the educational process.