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O uso de textos polêmicos em sala de aula: formação e prática docente

Including diverse texts in the classroom: teacher training and practice

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O objetivo deste texto é duplo. Primeiro, analisa como Discursos, formas socialmente aceitas de falar/ouvir e escrever/ler sobre sujeitos em grupos sociais específicos (Gee, 2008), podem influenciar o uso ou a censura a textos polêmicos por docentes em sala de aula. Discute o que as pesquisas têm revelado sobre docentes utilizando em suas aulas o tema da diversidade. A partir de exemplo de livro de literatura sobre a temática do racismo, traz sugestões para que os professores possam conduzir discussões que respeitem a diversidade cultural de seus alunos e propiciem a formação de opiniões críticas, fazendo assim do professor da educação básica um sujeito responsivo.

Temas Polêmicos; Censura; Estado da Arte; Formação Docente


The purpose of this article is twofold. First, it examines how Discourses, socially accepted ways of speaking, listening, writing, and reading that illustrate individuals' memberships in specific social groups (Gee, 2008), could influence teachers' use or censorship of polemic text in the classroom. Second, this article presents a review of the research literature about teachers' inclusion of culturally diverse themes in their classrooms. For example, it describes professors' use of children´s books about racism with new teachers. It also outlines suggestions for guiding discussions that respect students' heritage, build critical literacy, and support culturally responsive teaching pedagogies.

Polemic Themes; Censorship; Review of Literature; Pre Service Courses


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Datas de Publicação

  • Publicação nesta coleção
    14 Jan 2014
  • Data do Fascículo
    Dez 2013
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