SinaLibras: Proposta de um Objeto de Aprendizagem Digital para promover a familiarização de crianças ouvintes com a Língua Brasileira de Sinais (LIBRAS)

Abstract

This work presents the development of SinaLibras, a digital learning object in the form of an educational game, aimed at providing hearing children aged 6 to 8 with their first contact with Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) within the school context. The project seeks to contribute to the dissemination of Libras and the promotion of a more inclusive school environment, allowing children to recognize sign language as a legitimate form of communication and social interaction. The development of the project was based on theoretical references related to digital games in education, Libras teaching, and learning objects. The adopted methodology followed na iterative-incremental model, enabling the progressive construction of the game through cycles of planning, implementation, and refinement. The implemented prototype corresponds to the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of the first phase, dedicated to introducing the Libras manual alphabet through playful activities based on the mechanics of capturing and combining signs to form words. The result obtained was a functional phase, with a visual interface adapted to children, simple interactive resources, and an immediate feedback system that encourages engagement and the practice of learned signs. The project demonstrated potential to stimulate children's interest in Libras and facilitate initial familiarization with the language. Although limited to the initial phase, the project presents prospects for expansion, including the implementation of new phases addressing words and sentences in the school context, as well as conducting user testing with the target audience to validate its pedagogical effectiveness and improve its design. SinaLibras thus constitutes a supportive tool for promoting Libras and strengthening inclusive practices in educational institutions.