O uso de jogo digital em uma proposta de alfabetização bilíngue: libras (L1) e língua portuguesa (L2)

Abstract

The deaf community recognised sign language in Brazil, known as Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), with the support of the legislation, which, among several aspects, covers bilingual education, teacher training, the presence of translators and interpreters in the classroom and the dissemination of Libras. However, there are still many challenges to be overcome in the education of deaf people, from early childhood education to higher education, such as ensuring retention and the quality of education offered to these students. In this study, the objective was to develop the Digital Fruits Game, a support tool in the literacy process of deaf students, through Libras (L1) and Portuguese (L2). The methodological approach is qualitative and descriptive research, in which the Delphi method was used to validate the Digital Frutas Game. 11 specialists from different areas participated in the study, including two Portuguese language teachers, one Literature/Libras teacher, two Computer science teachers, two teachers who work in the education of people who are deaf in bilingual schools, two Libras translators and interpreters and, two deaf students. Only one round was carried out to validate the Digital Frutas Game through an online questionnaire with 20 questions distributed in three blocks (Design and Interface, Technology and Accessibility and Educational aspects). The Digital Fruits Game was developed as an educational product of this research, and it consists of a fun game in quiz format designed for users' teaching and learning process about the signs of fruits in Libras. The game comprises nine questions and aims to provide a pleasant and fun way to learn Libras (L1) and Portuguese (L2). As a result, it appears that the education of deaf people and the literacy process of these children, using digital technologies through games, present themselves as a stimulating and innovative resource in bilingual education. In the experts' assessment, the Digital Fruits Game is suitable for use among elementary school students. As points to be improved, it is necessary to expand the information on the game's home screen and rethink user interaction issues, making it more dynamic. The need to understand deaf culture is highlighted, and how it can be worked in the classroom in a way consistent with its specificities so that teachers can better explore and teach their students through visual exploration and perspective of bilingual education.