A inclusão social e o ensino de ciências: reflexões iniciais

Abstract

This bibliographic review work had as its theme the approach of the didactic resources available for school inclusion, reflecting on the possibilities of Science teaching to act as a facilitator in the inclusion of students with special needs during the teachinglearning process. The understanding that this discipline is competent for discussions and basic clarifications, regarding many physical disabilities, there is the possibility of implementing social inclusion in the school environment. This study was carried out with the objective of verifying possibilities and difficulties in the teaching of Sciences and if the existing didactic resources serve both students with and without disabilities, who study in the same school space. The study concludes that science education can become a facilitator of social inclusion, based on available resources and existing laws. However, more effort is needed for specific and continuing teacher training, as well as for law enforcement, ensuring the education system has the competence to promote quality education for all students, with due respect for their individual limitations.