O olhar da gestão escolar frente o desenvolvimento dos alunos com altas habilidades/superdotação e sua família

Abstract

This paper approaches the High Abilities/Giftedness theme (HA/SG) and its implications along with the school management and family towards these individuals. By thinking of students who possess HA/SG characteristics, the study aims to verify how the school management of an institution sees this individual and his/her demands inside the school environment. In face of this, the theme that will be approached on this paper meets the very important discussions to be questioned on school with the school managers and also with the students’ families, because this the HA/SG student need to be inserted and to be recognized in environments that enhance his/her abilities. Thus, the paper has as general objective to verify how the school management of an institution that has a student identified as High Abilities/Giftedness, along with the family, can contribute to his/her development. The theoretical framework that will substantiate this research is composed of the authors: Libâneo (2004), Lück (2006), Negrini & Freitas (2008), Gardner (1995), among others. To carry this study out, it was selected the qualitative method, in a study case approach, from a semi-structured interview with the managers of the institution. They were recorded and later transcribed and analyzed in categories, through content analysis. By the conclusion of the analysis, it was realized that their families are participative in the school context, being present when solicited and showing interest in the development of their kids/students. It was also verified that the school management help in their development, aiming to contemplate their needs inside the school.