Do cancionista à canção: a canção como recurso potencializador da prática pedagógica

Abstract

The present undergraduate thesis is a literature review on the possibilities of using songs in the classroom. Additionally, it is grounded in various definitions and concepts for a better understanding of songs in general, such as Candido's (2004) definition of literature, the 10 functions of music by Merriam (1964), Boaventura's (2008; 2010) ideas on scientific paradigms and southern epistemology, Luiz Tatit's (2002) emphasis on its collective and creative nature, highlighting it as a shared cultural expression. The goal is to sensitize the reader to comprehend and value the song as a formative element and, based on this, propose its integration into the educational space. Through this research, one can grasp the complexity within songs and their respective analyses mentioned here. From a Freirian perspective (2001; 2004; 2005), it encourages reading the world through the eyes of the songwriter, who, like a true chronicler, addresses everyday life with a poetic gaze, sensitizing the listener. Employing this approach aligns with the proposals from the readings and interpretations of the bibliography in this study, emphasizing the song as an enhancing resource in pedagogical practice, considering its formative capacity as a subject of research, scientific production, and culture.