O ensino de química para alunos autistas: desafios e possibilidades em tempos de distanciamento social

Abstract

This article presents the theme: “inclusive education during the pandemic”, which motivated the development of the following issue: How are teachers dealing with the development and application of strategies aimed at autistic students in times of social distance? The general objective was: to investigate whether high school chemistry educators from public and private schools in the city of Macapá are having difficulties in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder - ASD during the new coronavirus pandemic, and to analyze the inclusive strategies together with the technological resources that helped them during this period. We used the type of exploratory research with a qualitative approach, using the case study as a research method. For data collection, a questionnaire was developed with open and closed questions, which was directed online, through the google forms tool, where it was possible to direct the form link to the respective emails or via WhatsApp of those involved. Through the analysis of the results, it was noticed that there is a gap in the formation of many teachers related to inclusive education and how this factor directly reflects on the teaching performance. However, even with all the challenges imposed by the current model of remote emergency education, the effort and dedication of teachers in the search for qualification was noticed, aiming to efficiently serve their students.