Alunos com deficiência visual da ACEP/PI: dificuldades na aprendizagem de física

Abstract

The construction of this research gave, started, from problems: What are the learning difficulties of students with Visual Disabilities (DV) in Physics? A qualitative research of the descriptive-explanatory type, the data were collected through semi-structured interviews, with five students who have DV and regularly enrolled in high school of the EJA (Youth and Adult Education) modality at ACEP/PI. In addition, there was an interview with the pedagogical coordination representative. Each interview with students makes it possible to collect data about their perceptions about their learning in Physics, emphasizing their difficulties, relationship with a teaching methodology of teachers and actions promoted by ACEP/PI to contribute with their learning. Aspects related to DV were discussed, in the light of Sá, Campos & Silva (2007), as well as learning difficulties, according to Smith and Strick (2007). For the teaching of Physics, references to PCN + (2006) and Lima (2006) in the scope of special education. The results show difficulties in learning physics, highlighting the mathematical treatment of the discipline, which is directly linked, mainly, to memorizing formulas and without calculating basic mathematical operations. In addition, we highlight some causes, such as: high document turnover; Novice teachers not built (some who do not adapt); lack of own teaching resources; materials for students to study at home. Factors such as these, combined with the students' own limitations, contribute to make Physics a subject of understanding.