USE OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR TEACHING CHEMISTRY

Abstract

Inclusion in education contributes to the promotion of a more egalitarian society and provides educational opportunities for all individuals. The present study aimed to propose an inclusive pedagogical approach for Chemistry education. The intervention project was implemented during the Pedagogical Residency Program, Chemistry branch, at a full-time school in the city of Manaus, Amazonas. The methodology involved the development of an inclusive Learning Object - a Didactic Game - with a focus on the Periodic Table. Initially, there was a screening of a documentary about the perception of visually impaired individuals about the world. Following the discussions, an inclusive periodic table was constructed. Students had the opportunity to create their own table using typical school materials and had a socialization moment. It was observed that visually impaired students became more closely integrated with their peers, promoting interaction among all without discrimination. It was concluded that greater attention is needed to address inclusion-related issues in a way that enables learning for everyone.