AVA2 - Métodos e Abordagem do ensino de Lingua Inglesa

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UNIVERSIDADE VEIGA DE ALMEIDA
FÁBIO ROBERTO SANTOS
ENTREGA DA AVALIAÇÃO - TRABALHO DA DISCIPLINA [AVA 2]
Analyzing Coursebooks 
Rio de Janeiro-RJ
2023
1. INTRODUCTION
Textbooks, including English language textbooks, are always filled with
images that show everyday life and how a normal conversation can develop.
However, it is important to recognize the need for students to see themselves in the
reality shown in the books. Black people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with
disabilities often do not have a voice in these books. We will analyze Unit 1 of High
Up 2 according to the provided link. 
2. PEOPLE OF COLOR WITHOUT PROPER HIGHLIGHTING.
The lack of diversity in the illustrations in the English textbook is a problem
because it does not reflect the reality of such a mixed-race people with a large black
population. This lack of representation can cause a sense of unimportance and
invisibility. The only prominent representation of black people in the textbook unit is in
the Ayiti: The Coast of Life game, and this is another problem because it can convey
the message that this is the only way Africa can be represented. It is important to
remember that Africa is a continent with great cultural and ethnic diversity, just like
Brazil. It is important for black people to be represented with various portraits of our
society, from the student to the successful worker, depicting the variety of
experiences and cultures present. It is important for educators and students to begin
questioning the lack of diversity in textbooks and find ways to include it. 
3. LGBTQIAP+ INDIVIDUALS EXCLUDED.
In the same unit, the lack of LGBTQIAP+ representation in textbooks is
another concerning issue that needs to be addressed. Unfortunately, it is common for
these materials to not include characters, examples, or information about non-
traditional families and the diversity of gender and sexuality. Textbooks have the
power to convey the normality of everyday situations to students, and the lack of
representation can lead to a hostile school environment for LGBTQIAP+ individuals,
contributing to an increase in school bullying. There is still much to be done to ensure
that diversity of gender and sexuality is fairly and appropriately represented in
educational materials. This includes teacher training and the creation of public
policies that guarantee an inclusive and prejudice-free education for all individuals,
regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity. 
4. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.
People with disabilities are often silenced, repressed, and subject to prejudice
in their daily lives, and they also suffer from a lack of accessibility, as most places are
not prepared for them. The lack of representation in textbooks seems to reinforce
this. In addition to affecting the self-esteem and identity of people with disabilities,
who often do not see themselves adequately and fairly represented in the media and
culture. 
5. CONCLUSION
That's why it is important for all of us as teachers to analyze what we pass on
to our students in the classroom. It is our duty to try to change what we believe is
wrong pedagogically speaking. 
6. REFERENCES
DIAS, Reinildes; JUCÁ, Leina; FARIA, Raquel. High Up 2. São Paulo: Macmillan,
2015. 
	ENTREGA DA AVALIAÇÃO - TRABALHO DA DISCIPLINA [AVA 2]