Experience Report in the Music Room of APAE Sobral: Challenges and Perspectives

Abstract

This experience report describes a project carried out in the music room of APAE Sobral, resulting from a partnership between the Pedagogy Program at the Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA) and the Tutorial Education Program (PET), focused on promoting inclusive education. The musical activities aimed to stimulate the cognitive, emotional, and social development of students with intellectual disabilities through practices that foster expression, emotional bonding, and social interaction. The methodology adopted was qualitative, involving participant observation and field diary records. One of the main challenges faced was the low attendance of students, attributed to factors such as mobility difficulties and vulnerable family contexts. Despite these obstacles, music proved to be a powerful tool for inclusion and learning. The report also proposes methodological and structural adaptations to increase student participation, contributing to a more accessible, meaningful, and transformative educational experience.