A contação de histórias/estórias como ferramenta pedagógica na educação infantil

Abstract

Storytelling is intrinsically linked to the human experience. From childhood onward, the full range of human emotions is awakened, expanded, and experienced through this age-old practice, which also serves as an essential foundation for children’s educational success. This study analyzes the effectiveness of this practice in the teaching and learning process, highlighting its relevance to the work of educators and its cognitive importance for students. Using a qualitative approach of a bibliographic and documentary nature, the research will be based on authors such as Ferreiro (2001), Bettelheim (1980), Freire (1979), among others, as well as official documents of Brazilian education, such as the LDB (1996). The results point to the importance of valuing this practice as a teaching resource in students’ daily lives, leading us to realize that intentional storytelling contributes to quality teaching and learning. The research also contributes to the discussion of the educator’s role as a cultural mediator and active participant in the construction of children’s knowledge. Thus, the studies have demonstrated the great importance of storytelling in the process of developing multiple literacies in early childhood education, making it an indispensable approach to be used both inside and outside the classroom