AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DOS JOGOS DIGITAIS NO PROCESSO EDUCATIVO DE ESTUDANTES COM DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL: JOGOS DIGITAIS NO PROCESSO EDUCATIVO DE ESTUDANTES COM DI

Abstract

This article has as its theme "the contributions of digital games in the educational process of students with intellectual disabilities", with the objective of investigating whether the use of digital games can favor the learning of students with intellectual disabilities. This is a qualitative and bibliographic research, in which the works were identified, located, compiled, filed and analyzed. As for the research procedures, the analysis trajectory was developed from six articles that deal with the subject and guide the following question: does the use of digital games favor the learning of students with intellectual disabilities, providing skill development? From the literature review, it was verified that digital games are relevant pedagogical resources in the teaching and learning process, mainly due to the positive results that can be achieved. Through the studies carried out, it is expected to contribute to academic research and promote valid discussions on the use of digital games, as they are important for the development of skills of students with intellectual disabilities, since they contribute to the development of reasoning, concentration, perception, acceptance of rules and socialization. Thus, digital games are considered fundamental in this teaching process, as it favors student interaction by promoting meaningful teaching.