A importância do ensino de língua inglesa em escolas públicas no Brasil

Abstract

This work deals with the teaching of English in public educational institutions in Brazil. Its objective is to study Brazilian public education, the challenges and difficulties of teaching English in elementary school classes, as well as understanding the development of student learning based on constructivist theories, through Piaget, Darwin and Vigotsky. The methodology used was based on a bibliographic review, with qualitative content, of work already carried out in books, articles, websites, among others, through the SciELO and Capes Periodicals databases, with a time frame of 12 (twelve) years, on the presented theme. Because it is undervalued in public schools, even though it is mandatory in elementary and high school classes, most students do not give the subject the importance it deserves. It was found that English language teaching in public schools is given in a systematic and standardized way, with minimal use of teaching methods, but it is necessary to use teaching tools that favor student learning, as it allows for rapprochement and fluent communication between people from different countries, favoring future personal, social and even professional development. Furthermore, valuing the subject opens up a field for deepening its essentiality not only for this student, but also for teachers and even educational managers.