A experiência da intérprete de Libras no contexto educacional do ensino médio: reflexões sobre inclusão e prática profissional.

Abstract

I began my Bachelor’s Degree in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) Education at the Federal University of Cariri (UFCA) in 2020, the same year that the COVID-19 pandemic began. The title of my undergraduate thesis is The Experience of the Brazilian Sign Language Interpreter in the High School Educational Context: Reflections on Inclusion and Professional Practice. Its main objective is to reflect on the role of the Libras interpreter in high school through an experience report based on my professional practice as a Libras interpreter in this educational context. The study highlights the importance of the Libras interpreter in promoting linguistic accessibility and supporting the teaching and learning process of deaf students from the perspective of inclusive education. This research is characterized as a qualitative experience report grounded in my experiences in Basic Education, particularly at the high school level. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of collaboration between the Libras interpreter and classroom teachers in promoting accessibility and fostering the educational development of deaf students. The theoretical framework is based on scholars in the field of inclusive education, as well as on Brazilian Law No. 10,436/2002 and Decree No. 5,626/2005, which recognize Libras as a legally accepted means of communication and guarantee the right to education for deaf people. The findings demonstrate that the role of the Libras interpreter in educational settings extends beyond translation and interpretation. It also encompasses methodological strategies, ethical responsibility, pedagogical preparation, and the exchange of knowledge between teachers and deaf students. The study concludes that inclusive educational practice depends on the collective commitment of the school community and on recognizing the essential role of the Libras interpreter in the educational inclusion of deaf students.