Inclusive Thesis Debate

a pedagogical architecture model for cooperative learning between autistic and non-autistic adults on neurodiversity and neurodivergence

Authors

  • Priscila Ferreira Beni Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática na Educação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
  • Priscila Vieira Bastos Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática na Educação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
  • Roges Horacio Grandi Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática na Educação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
  • Roberto Pereira do Nascimento Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática na Educação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
  • Dante Augusto Couto Barone Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática na Educação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
  • Daniela Duarte da Silva Bagatini Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, Departamento de Engenharias, Arquitetura e Computação

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22491/1982-1654.143715

Keywords:

Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence, Cooperative Learning, Autistic Adult, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

This study presents a Pedagogical Architecture (PA) model called "Inclusive Thesis Debate," designed to foster cooperative learning on the concepts of neurodiversity and neurodivergence. The model, inspired by the PAs of Nevado et al. (2012) and Menezes et. Al (2020), was adapted to address the specific needs of autistic participants. Using Vidya Network platform, its integrates debate with the creation of conceptual maps, providing a collaborative and visually structured learning environment. The adaptations and methodology introduced make this model both innovative and inclusive. It aims to increase accessibility by facilitating the full participation of autistic individuals in knowledge creation on neurodiversity and neurodivergence, which are key concepts in shaping public policies, programs, and practices tailored to their needs.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

FERREIRA BENI, Priscila; VIEIRA BASTOS, Priscila; HORACIO GRANDI, Roges; PEREIRA DO NASCIMENTO, Roberto; COUTO BARONE, Dante Augusto; DUARTE DA SILVA BAGATINI, Daniela. Inclusive Thesis Debate: a pedagogical architecture model for cooperative learning between autistic and non-autistic adults on neurodiversity and neurodivergence. Informática na educação teoria & prática, Porto Alegre, v. 28, n. 1, 2025. DOI: 10.22491/1982-1654.143715. Disponível em: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/InfEducTeoriaPratica/article/view/143715. Acesso em: 2 nov. 2026.
Received 2024-10-31
Accepted 2025-01-11
Published 2025-06-30