A falta de concentração infantil e suas consequências no processo de ensino e aprendizagem no ambiente escolar

Abstract

This study analyzes the lack of concentration in children and its consequences on the teaching and learning process. The research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach and was conducted in two municipal public elementary schools in João Pessoa/PB, Brazil. Data collection was performed through open-ended questionnaires administered to four teachers who work in the early grades of elementary education. The findings reveal that research participants demonstrate clear understanding about concentration and identify possible causes for children's lack of concentration in the school environment. They also point out the consequences of lack of concentration in the learning process, while recognizing the importance of both school and family roles in children's educational monitoring. Thus, it is understood that to reflect on these and many other aspects related to child development and learning, it is important to bring family and school contexts closer together. With greater clarification about the social function that belongs to each one, school and family will certainly have better conditions to collaborate jointly to ensure the objective that is fundamental to both: the child's education.