Orientador: Douglas Altamiro Consolo / Banca: Vera Lúcia Teixeira da Silva / Banca: Marilei Amadeu Sabino / Resumo:Esta pesquisa objetivou investigar como a teoria das Inteligências Múltiplas (IM), proposta por Howard Gardner, pode auxiliar na elaboração e implementação de práticas de ensino em língua inglesa na escola pública. Um aspecto importante dessa proposta é considerar as diferentes habilidades e capacidades dos alunos, e suas variadas manifestações como produtos valorizáveis, no contexto desses alunos. Foi realizada uma pesquisa-ação com uma classe do primeiro ano do ensino médio de uma escola pública estadual. Durante dois semestres foram adaptadas e desenvolvidas atividades didáticas baseadas na teoria das IM, nesse contexto. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um inventário de inteligências, questionários, diários e observações por parte do professor-pesquisador, e gravações de aulas. Apresentam-se as bases teóricas pertinentes às IM e à Abordagem Comunicativa, utilizada na condução das aulas, a metodologia de pesquisa, exemplos das atividades aplicadas, os resultados obtidos e as reflexões a partir dos dados coletados. No contexto investigado, este estudo se volta para possíveis soluções de problemas encontrados na prática do professor, na expectativa de, ao promover a discussão e reflexão sobre a prática pedagógica, criarem-se condições de aprimoramento e desenvolvimento de novas e melhores estratégias de ensino de língua estrangeira. / Abstract: This research study aimed at investigating how the Multiple Intelligences theory (MI), proposed by Howard Gardner, can help de design and implementation of teaching practices in English language teaching in public schools. An important aspect of this proposal is to consider the students' different skills and capacities, and their many manifestations as valuable products in the students' context. An action-research project was conducted with a first-year class of a state high school in Brazil, for two semesters. Didactic activities were adapted, on the basis of the MI theory, and used in that context. Data were collected by means of an inventory of intelligences, questionnaires, diaries and observations made by the teacher-researcher, and lessons were recorded. The theoretical bases of the MI theory and of the Communicative Approach, followed during the lessons, are presented here, as well as the research methodology, examples of the class activities, the results of the study and a reflection about the data. In the context investigated, this study focuses on possible solutions for the problems faced in the teacher's work and, by promoting reflection and discussion about pedagogical practices, expects to create conditions for better teaching conditions and the development of new and better strategies for the teaching of foreign languages. / Mestre

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