Performing arts in the teaching and learning process of inclusive students in the context of education

Abstract

This work is an excerpt from a master's research project that aimed to describe the importance of Art, especially theatrical games, as a possibility to promote teaching and learning for young children (aged 4 to 5 years and 11 months) with Disorder of the Autistic Spectrum – ASD, using the work of Spolin (2005) as a reference. In this section, we describe the relevance of theatrical games in the performing arts and their potential and possibilities in the teaching and learning process of children with ASD. This is a bibliographic study that presents results of research that were carried out on the topic and shows that theatrical games have proven to be an effective means of engagement, development of social skills, communication and promotion of self-knowledge for children with ASD, taking into account since theatrical practice provides a safe and creative environment in which these children can explore their capabilities and interact with their peers in different ways. Another important result is that art and theater, as well as playing, are essential activities for children and must be considered in the teacher This work is an excerpt from a master's research project that aimed to describe the importance of Art, especially theatrical games, as a possibility to promote teaching and learning for young children (aged 4 to 5 years and 11 months) with Disorder of the Autistic Spectrum – ASD, using the work of Spolin (2005) as a reference. In this section, we describe the relevance of theatrical games in the performing arts and their potential and possibilities in the teaching and learning process of children with ASD. This is a bibliographic study that presents results of research that were carried out on the topic and shows that theatrical games have proven to be an effective means of engagement, development of social skills, communication and promotion of self-knowledge for children with ASD, taking into account since theatrical practice provides a safe and creative environment in which these children can explore their capabilities and interact with their peers in different ways. Another important result is that art and theater, as well as playing, are essential activities for children and must be considered in the teacher training process so that they are able to promote more inclusive pedagogical practices.