Cultivando o saber através da leitura: Uma reflexão com os alunos do 8º ano em uma escola de ensino fundamental em Bagre-PA

Abstract

The practice of reading in an educational context is of vital importance, playing a crucial role in individuals' lives by providing knowledge that leads to new experiences and learning. However, the current concern in the educational field lies in the realization that the practice of reading has been a challenge, as most students encounter obstacles in developing this skill. The present study focused on Teotônio Nonato Municipal School, located in the municipality of Bagre, State of Pará, where a reading strategy was implemented in the classroom. Based on the studies of authors such as Souza (2009), Geraldi (2011), Kleiman (2015), Miguez (2009), Baldi (2009), Freire (1993), Solé (2008), Kato (1987), and Dias and Bessa (2010), this research aimed to outline the profile of 8th-grade readers in this specific educational environment. The methodology employed qualitative and quantitative questionnaires to collect information that provided a comprehensive view of how the reading habit is being encouraged in the classroom and the level of interest and engagement of students in this process. By outlining the profile of readers in this educational stage, challenges and opportunities were identified to enhance students' reading development. The conclusions drawn point to the imperative need to improve the reading strategies adopted in the classroom, in order to overcome the barriers that students face in this journey. Promoting a more reflective and participatory approach emerges as an effective path to make reading more engaging and efficient in enhancing students' reading skills. This study emphasizes the need to strengthen the teaching of reading as an essential competency, capable of empowering students to face the challenges of continuous learning in an ever-evolving world.