Lapbook como ferramenta didática aos alunos com TEA visando a aprendizagem significativa

Abstract

The "Lapbook" is an interactive book characterized as a teaching tool that can be constructed in different formats and figures, inserting mini books, envelopes, pockets and other interactive elements, which allow the organization and presentation of information in a creative way, being a benevolent tool for students with autism, as it offers a visual and tactile approach to learning, in addition to sensory stimulation, increasing communication skills, strengthening organization and concentration. The general objective was to propose the construction and applicability of the Lapbook teaching tool on the fairy tale textual genre “Hansel and Gretel” with students with ASD aiming for meaningful learning. The research was carried out through participatory research with a qualitative approach. The research participants were two students with ASD and two teachers, one from regular education and the other from Specialized Educational Services (AEE). As instruments for data collection, interviews were carried out and a lapbook was created about the content. The research results showed that the use of the lapbook positively influences teaching and learning in a significant way for students with autism, as it offers a multisensory approach, presents information in a visual and organized way, facilitating understanding, in addition to providing opportunities students the opportunity to express their creativity in teaching that values their skills and provides true equity in education.