SABERES ANCESTRAIS E A CONTAÇÃO DE HISTÓRIAS

A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ORALIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA BRASILEIRA

Abstract

Brazilian society is deeply shaped by indigenous and African cultures, which influence
national identity. However, the presence of those traditions is often marginalized in school curricula,
resulting in a lack of appreciation for cultural diversity. Storytelling, an ancestral practice of those
cultures, presents itself as a powerful pedagogical tool to fill this gap. This article analyzes the
relevance of storytelling in Basic Education, highlighting the application of laws numbers 10.639/2003
and 11.645/2008, which encourage the study of indigenous and Afro-Brazilian history and culture. We
evaluate how those laws have promoted the appreciation of cultural heritage and how storytelling can
integrate this knowledge into the school environment. This research is supported by contributions from
scholars in the field, such as Jader de Sá (2021), Maria Lucia de Lima (2019) and Ailton Krenak
(2019), who emphasize the importance of this practice in maintaining cultural identity and
environmental awareness. We also point out the challenges in implementing those practices and their
importance for the school curriculum, aiming at a more inclusive and representative education. We
conclude that storytelling can contribute to forming citizens who respect Brazilian cultural diversity
and its application in Basic Education is highly recommended.