O THE ROLE OF AFFECTIVITY IN THE LEARNING PROCESS OF STUDENTS IN THE EARLY YEARS OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Abstract

This article is the result of a final work for a degree in Pedagogy, with the objective of analyzing the role of affection in the context of teaching and learning nowadays, based on the reports of teachers and the experiences of students in the 3rd year of Elementary School in a school in the municipal education network of Linhares-ES. The relationship between teacher and student is fundamental to promote meaningful learning, in which affection acts as an important ally, considering that the entire teaching and learning process must be permeated by affection, enhancing the engagement and development of students. From this perspective, we adopted as a methodological basis the qualitative research of a descriptive nature where the data were found through interviews with two classroom teachers from the same school. Soon after, a focus group was held with five students from the classes of the interviewed teachers. A field research was carried out in a school in the municipal education network of Linhares-ES. The results obtained showed that affection plays a crucial role in learning, as it strengthens the bond between teacher and student, creating an environment conducive to academic and emotional development. In addition, it was possible to observe that challenges such as lack of family support and emotional difficulties can impact school performance, reinforcing the need for a more empathetic and individualized approach to the educational process.