TEACHING STYLES AND THE INITIATION OF CAPOEIRA FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 7 AND 10 YEARS OLD

Abstract

The present study is a critical review of literature which purpose is analyze de applicability of the spectrum of teaching styles proposed by Muska Mosston on the process of teaching learning of the initiation of Capoeira originally for children between 7 and 10 years old. It intend to enlarge the theoretical basis that guide the professionals who are teaching in the front of this process. It was realized that the main teaching styles – commands, tasks, reciprocal, individualized, oriented discovery, problem solutions – are applicable to the learning-teaching process of Capoeira and offer consistents elements to guide the practice of teachers that works with Capoeira.