A importância da leitura no desenvolvimento cognitivo, social e cultural na vida do indivíduo

Abstract

This work aims to identify the importance of reading in cognitive, social and cultural development in the life of the individual, having as general objective, to analyze how reading contributes to the cognitive, social and cultural development of individuals, highlighting its implications in a personal and social way, and its specific objectives are: To investigate how regular reading practice can contribute to the enhancement of critical analysis and problem-solving skills; To observe how reading proficiency can reflect and impact individuals' educational success and career opportunities; To examine how engagement with diverse texts contributes to the formation of cultural identity and historical factors. The theoretical framework described how the family and teacher can help in the educational process by playing a crucial role in the cognitive, social and cultural development of students, and the benefits that favor the formation of the student reader. With this, the study was theoretically based on relevant works and authors, such as; Carleti, (2007) Lajolo (2003); Vygotsky (2001); Piaget (1983); Candido (2006), Freire (1996), Jales (1992) and Soares (2011). In order to achieve the objectives, the research methodology was qualitative, using a combination of specific methodological strategies, including a bibliographical review, analysis of academic literature, articles, books and previous studies on reading, with the aim of obtaining a detailed and contextualized understanding of these practices. The habit of reading fosters knowledge, new possibilities and discoveries from different angles and forms. For reading to have this meaning, the collective effort of educators, parents and society is essential to encourage the habit of reading, with the aim of forming critical and autonomous citizens, strengthening the development of future readers of the world, readers of the moment, readers for life. Therefore, there needs to be a commitment to make this happen, providing the conditions to train these future readers.