O ensino da língua escrita no livro didático do 1º ano: um olhar sobre o manual do professor

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to analyze how the teacher's manual of a 1st grade textbook organizes the proposals involving the teaching of written language, more specifically to understand the concept of literacy in the teacher's manual, to describe how the work is organized and to identify the guidelines for teachers on the work involving the teaching of written language. We conceptualized the textbook and literacy in such a way as to highlight their importance in the teaching of written language. To do this, we used studies by Albuquerque and Souza (2021), Morais (2020) and Soares (2008). The methodology used consisted of a qualitative approach. To construct the categories of analysis, we used content analysis (Bardin, 2011). The results show that the approach to teaching written language in the Teacher's Manual analyzed tends to focus primarily on the mechanics of coding and decoding. Sometimes, this emphasis ends up taking precedence over in-depth understanding and exploration of the various textual genres included in the volume. Although the genres are mentioned, this inclusion sometimes lacks the necessary depth to offer students a rich and meaningful literacy experience. It is clear that textbooks play a fundamental role in the process of teaching written language, both facilitating and restricting pedagogical practices. However, it is crucial to constantly reflect on the use of these materials. We stress the need to adopt a critical and reflective approach to their use, seeking to overcome limitations and promote pedagogical practices that generate the best possible learning for the student.