O PROCESSO DE ALFABETIZAÇÃO EM LIBRAS

Abstract

This article aims to understand the importance of teaching Libras for the deaf. Libras is the recognized Brazilian Sign Language, established by law 10.436/2002 and the teaching of Libras in universities was instituted through decree 5626/2005. Since then, part of the curriculum has become a mandatory subject in some undergraduate courses. According to the authors: Cavalheiro, Brizolla and Martins “The deaf culture has very specific aspects and understanding these aspects is important, it is necessary to establish contact with a deaf person fluent in Libras to access fluency in that language, because the deaf culture is an inseparable part of language acquisition”. In this context, some questions are relevant to move this research, such as: Which method can be used for literacy in Libras? What is the importance in the process of inclusion and literacy of the deaf student? What can be done to facilitate literacy in Libras? An analysis will be made of the teaching approaches: Oralism, Total Communication and Bilingualism, in which they discuss pedagogical practices implemented in schools in different historical moments. The methodology used to carry out the article is a qualitative bibliographic review, from articles, magazines, books, dissertations and theses to address the chosen theme. As a theoretical basis, studies by authors such as: Ribeiro (2019), Cordeiro (2021), Alvez; Damázio (2010), Rubio; Queiroz (2014) among others. The works found show that the inclusion of deaf students since literacy is essential, as it will break academic barriers and allow access to Libras as L1 and Portuguese as L2.