Necessidades educacionais especiais no ensino superior: um estudo na Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Abstract

The study is the Conclusion of the Course (TCC) and discusses the topic of inclusion in higher education of graduates with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Its main objective was to understand the phenomenon of inclusion and permanence through the subjective perceptions and experiences of the academic community, especially its concepts and beliefs regarding the inclusion of students with SEN - Temporary, in higher education, at UFPB. The type used was qualitative, where we used bibliographic research, as well as field research. In the latter, the research data were obtained through semi-structured questionnaires destined to the academic community. The introductory study pointed out that perceptions about the inclusion of students with special educational needs in higher education are positive, based and justified in the conception of access to higher education as the right of all. However, it was also found that there are still many doubts and controversies regarding the concept of NEES, especially temporary ones, little or nothing contemplated by the UFPB's inclusive policies. Our considerations, in this sense, point to the need to make possible the knowledge on the subject and also on the CIA (Inclusion and Accessibility Committee of the UFPB), since, being the agency that facilitates compliance with inclusion policies and its pillars guides do not contemplate the demands and are not made known to the entire academic community.