Collaborative work in school: the use of assistive technology

Authors

  • Rosana Carla do Nascimento Givigi Professora Adjunta da Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação Departamento de Fonoaudiologia.
  • Raquel Souza Silva Mestranda em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Fonoaudióloga pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Juliana Nascimento de Alcântara Doutoranda em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Fonoaudióloga graduada pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe.
  • Thais Alves de Souza Fonoaudióloga graduada pela Universidade federal de Sergipe.
  • Vera Lucia Oliveira Ralin Mestre em Fonoaudiologia pela PUC-SP. Fonoaudióloga graduada pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/1984644419467

Keywords:

Collaborative work, Assistive technology, Inclusive education

Abstract

This research discusses the process of education of people with disabilities from actions and interventions in school by the collaborative work. This study aimed to describe backed actions in Special Education Policy on Inclusive Perspective and how those boosted the educational process of disabled individuals. On this way, was used the methodology of the research action under critical-collaborative perspective. Five public regular schools were participants on this research, and those had enrolled subjects with disabilities. Thus, it showed the need to redirect existing practices and seek new grants that enable design a truly inclusive school. The results highlight the access to more inclusive curriculum by adapting various teaching resources through the implementation of Assistive Technology.

Published

2016-07-21

How to Cite

Givigi, R. C. do N., Silva, R. S., Alcântara, J. N. de, Souza, T. A. de, & Ralin, V. L. O. (2016). Collaborative work in school: the use of assistive technology. Education, 41(2), 357–374. https://doi.org/10.5902/1984644419467

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