IMAGINAÇÃO E PROTAGONISMO NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: CONSTRUÇÃO DE VÍNCULOS ENTRE ADULTOS E CRIANÇAS

Abstract

This research was carried out at the Graduate Program in Education of FCT / UNESP. The study was conducted at two institutions Childhood Education from two cities of São Paulo and arose from an action research that proved the lack of appreciation and understanding of the child's imagination by professionals in these institutions. The theoretical framework was composed by the sociology of childhood and studies of Paul L. Harris. The research aimed to promote a greater understanding of children's imaginative language of the subjects involved and used the action research as a methodology. Among the results we highlight the production of knowledge about the child's imagination and expanding the imaginative experience of participating children. We hope through this study motivate further investigations and contribute to education for imagination is a permanent reality in schools and a commitment of the whole society.

Keywords

• Imagination
• Children’s culture
• Children’s Sociology
• Childreen’s Education
• Protagonism