Espaços inclusivos: o meio ambiente como instrumento pedagógico facilitador de aprendizagem

Abstract

This master's dissertation demonstrates the importance of accessibility in both formal and non-formal inclusive spaces and the use of natural spaces and their environmental resources as pedagogical learning tools. Its main objective is to investigate the level of accessibility in formal and non-formal spaces at the Federal Institute of Amazonas - Maués Campus, evaluating architectural accessibility based on ABNT NBR 9050 standards and identifying the challenges faced by students with disabilities. It aims to highlight the need for a paradigm shift in which nature is no longer seen as an object but as a subject, becoming an ally in the educational development process. The results showed that the inclusion of natural elements in school environments enhances interaction and fosters environmental awareness, while also revealing specific needs to promote more autonomous accessibility. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, the research presents, as an educational product, a digital learning tool for environmental science education: a 3D accessibility plan. This tool includes the necessary adaptations for an inclusive structure and can serve as a model for other Brazilian schools.