Aplicativo pedagógico para estudantes da comunidade indígena Kakumhu do povo Akwẽ Xerente

Abstract

The present dissertation of the master's degree of the Programa de Pós-Graduação em Propriedade Intelectual e Transferência de Tecnologia para a Inovação - PROFNIT refers to a proposal to create a pedagogical application that could become teaching material in indigenous language, for Xerente students who attend the Wakõmẽkwa indigenous school, in the Riozinho Kakumhu community, in the Xerente indigenous territory in the state of Tocantins. The project used participatory research as a methodological approach and has as theoretical contribution authors who based its hypotheses and interpretations, such as Souza (2019), Rojo (2012) and Dagnino (2009). As an educational product, the pedagogical application aimed to help teachers to spread the Akwẽ culture and language among indigenous students in the community, contributing to the teaching and learning process. The reflections presented pointed out that the use of technology disconnected from indigenous knowledge and experiences has generated concern among community leaders about the future and conservation of their cultural practices and traditional language. Therefore, this research has paths that seek to converge both technology and the symbolism of the traditional values of the Akwẽ people, creating an innovative tool for maintaining their cultural traditions and mother tongue. It is believed that the result of this research can effectively contribute to the appreciation of the Akwẽ culture, thus being able to strengthen the feeling of belonging among the students of the community, valuing the unique characteristics of its people. In conclusion, it can be said that the study and the game presented can be objects of expansion of the pedagogical and research material for a doctoral thesis in the area of indigenous education.