O uso da língua brasileira de sinais para o ensino de Ciências Ambientais e promoção da inclusão em museus.

Abstract

The present study deals with the use of Brazilian sign language for teaching environmental sciences and promoting inclusion in museums, with the aim of addressing what are the possible contributions to the learning process that a Bilingual Illustrative Guide brings to deaf visitors to the museum. Jari Museum in Pará. In teaching the deaf community there are a multitude of challenges, among which the scarcity of teaching materials available for use in the teaching and learning process on local environmental issues stands out. The objective of this dissertation was the construction of the Bilingual Illustrative Guide with concepts of Environmental Sciences present in the Jari Museum located in the district of Monte Dourado, Pará. The research took place in a non-formal space of knowledge, the production of the material is based on a conception of bilingual literacy. The methodological procedures included the literature review and production of knowledge in the area; knowledge of the museum space; lexical survey of non-existent or unknown terms in Libras; filming, editing and production of the guide with bilingual video guide and validation of the final product. In this work, forty-two illustrations were generated, created from discussions with experts in the field and students, twelve of which were new illustrations. Therefore, we hope that this guide promotes inclusion and equity, the conservation of historical heritage and awareness among the population about the preservation of the natural space and the Jari Museum.