THE INCLUSION OF DEAF STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION MATHEMATICS CLASSES
Mathematics Education; Inclusion; University education;
This research discusses the importance of including deaf students in higher education, specifically in math classes, highlighting the perspective of those involved. It presents a history of the theme where it brings the definition of some articles, laws, declarations and other documents that address the theme. By believing that the inclusion of deaf students in higher education is a recent issue and that deserves attention with regard to education, arguments will be sought to collaborate with this inclusion. The methodology has the purpose of a qualitative research, using as instruments the semi-structured interview (MINAYO, 2011; TRIVIÑOS, 1987; MANZINI, 1990/1991) with teachers, interpreters and deaf students from UFRRJ with the support of the Accessibility and Inclusion Nucleus of the UFRRJ (NAI/UFRRJ). Data analysis is supported by the responses conceived by the interviewees, seeking to articulate with the bibliographical research carried out. Such research will be carried out, at first, in electronic format, virtually, through the tool provided by Google (Google Meet). The choice for this tool was made considering the various technologies available to reach those involved at a low cost in a short period of time, and mainly due to the existing social isolation motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this research is to seek relevant information about the inclusion of deaf students in higher education and also to contribute to the advancement of teaching in the area of mathematics, taking as an argument its importance for life in society and, in addition, to build the educational product of this research. the website “Space Education Inclusive Mathematics”. Upon completing the research, it is expected to realize some contributions to the inclusion of deaf students in higher education in mathematics classes and the profitable use of the educational product developed.