Teacher Collaborative Work in Inclusive Education: Analyzing Through the Lens of Paulo Freire

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Abstract

The Brazilian legislation emphasizes the responsibility of educational systems to cater to students' specific needs. This research focuses on the collaboration between support teachers and regular teachers in the inclusive education of a Deaf student with a rare syndrome and autism in a public school in Brazil. The study aims to understand how this partnership impacts the educational inclusion process. The research adopts a qualitative and exploratory case study approach, employing participant observations and interviews with school staff. The study seeks to identify strengths and weaknesses of collaborative practices in inclusive education, offering valuable insights into effective strategies for supporting students with diverse needs, dialoguing with Freire's perspective.

Authors

• Bárbara Silveira Baptista de Oliveira, Pennsylvania State University

• Ana Luisa Borba Gediel, Federal University of Viçosa