O ensino da literatura brasileira em sala de aula: trabalhando o conhecimento histórico e cultural do Brasil

Abstract

The main purpose of this work is to analyze the importance of Brazilian literary teaching in the classroom, observing the role of students, teachers and schools in the practice of this teaching. The objective is to present how Brazilian literature brings gains throughout the process of student's educational growth in elementary and high school, exceeding expectations of just "reading" common sense, the improvements are notable as pointed out by great scholars such as Rildo Cosson, Antônio Candido among others, in addition to examining how this discipline is a source of historical, cultural and social knowledge. This bibliographical research consulted several sites, articles, periodicals and other sources available in other means of research, where we can have an overview of the benefits of teaching with a focus on literature that can help in the educational and interpersonal growth of the student, expanding their coexistence with the most relevant social events present in society. Literature transforms good readers into citizens aware of their roles with regard to having their own critical views and their positions on the most varied factors surrounding their school, family, and community life, and also improves the sense of belonging. social responsibility to contribute to the construction of a fairer society, since any individual who is prepared with knowledge can be self-independent in their choices and positions on any thematic subject.