“Vamos Ouvir as Crianças?”: Análise da prática de pesquisa envolvendo recursos metodológicos para coleta de dados com o público infantil

Abstract

Contextualization: IIt refers to the analysis of the practice of research conducted in an extension project of the Occupational Therapy Course at the Federal University of Paraíba, involving children aged 7 to 11 in a community NGO in João Pessoa, PB. Intervention Process: Data collection was conducted through Thematic Investigation, as proposed by Paulo Freire, in which methodological resources were developed to facilitate the research. Critical Analysis of Practice: Action research has brought to light the reflection on the inherent responsibility in research involving children and the need to expand the space for their perspectives. As childhood researchers, we face the challenge of overcoming conventional approaches, thus emphasizing the importance of carefully selecting methodological resources that take into account the particularities of children. Summary of considerations: This experience equips professionals to develop effective strategies for conducting research with children.