Autism Spectrum Disorder: contributions to Mathematics Education from the perspective of Activity Theory

• Autor(a) principal: Takinaga, Sofia Seixas
• Data de Publicação: 2018
• Outros Autores: Manrique, Ana Lúcia
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista de Educação Matemática (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://www.revistasbemsp.com.br/index.php/REMat-SP/article/view/178
• topic: Teaching and Learning; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Activity Theory; Enseñanza y Aprendizaje; Trastorno del Espectro Autista; Teoría de la Actividad; Ensino e Aprendizagem; Transtorno do Espectro Autista; Teoria da Atividade

The present study aims to understand elements of the teaching and learning process that contribute to the development of mathematical skills of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Based on our initial research intention, we carried out a bibliographical survey on the subject in question, which revealed the lack of research aimed at the development of mathematical skills of students with ASD. For this investigation, we performed the analysis of three activities, elaborated by a teacher who teaches Mathematics for students with ASD, which aim to construct the concept of number. The main instruments for data collection were semi-structured interview and recording of the teacher performing and describing the activity. The research methodology follows the qualitative approach of an interpretative nature. The theoretical framework adopted, the third generation of the Theory of Activity, allowed the organization and understanding of the collected data. The activities are described, structured in Activity Systems and later analyzed. The results indicate that, in order to make an effective contribution to the teaching and learning process of mathematics for students with ASD, we must consider the characteristics of this public in the elaboration of teaching activities and seek the construction of meanings of mathematical objects addressed to the detriment of prioritizing only procedures memorization.