Trabalho docente e inclusão: Estudo descritivo de uma escola do interior de Minas Gerais

Abstract

This research was conducted as a partial requirement for obtaining a master's degree from the Graduate Program in Education at the Federal University of Uberlândia. The study focuses on teaching practices within the context of school inclusion. The research aimed to conduct a bibliographic and descriptive study on how teacher education is categorized within inclusive education processes at a state school in the municipality of Uberlândia, MG. Additionally, the study sought to categorize the teaching work involved in inclusive education processes, analyze Brazilian public policies concerning inclusive education, and carry out a descriptive case study of a school in a peripheral neighborhood of Uberlândia, focusing on specific spaces designed to serve students with special educational needs. The methodology employed involved a literature review, drawing on articles and books by authors who explore the theme of inclusion, the role of the teacher responsible for Specialized Educational Assistance, and the support teacher within the context of teaching practices. A documentary research approach was also taken, based on Brazilian legislation related to the theme, including the study of resolutions, laws, and decrees. Finally, a descriptive case study was conducted at a state school in Uberlândia that offers inclusive education services. The study concluded that the school has essential infrastructure to accommodate students with special educational needs; however, this infrastructure requires improvement. Additionally, the available materials in the resource room aren’t deemed insufficient to meet the demands of all students who rely on these resources. Despite the shortcomings of the educational system, the inclusive state school in this case study has underscored the importance of inclusive education in better serving students with disabilities through the implementation of inclusive policies and practices, which are essential for ensuring quality education for all students.