THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE IMPACT OF SLEEP AND PARENTAL PRACTICES ON LEARNING: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • Luana Cristina Rosa Pinhel Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical, Studies Laboratory of the Faculty CENSUPEG, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
  • Vitor da Silva Loureiro Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical, Studies Laboratory of the Faculty CENSUPEG, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
  • Fabrício Bruno Cardoso Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical, Studies Laboratory of the Faculty CENSUPEG, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejae.v10i1.5818

Keywords:

children's sleep, learning, interventions, parenting

Abstract

This study seeks to explore through a literature review the relationship between the impact of sleep and parenting practices on learning, highlighting the importance of interventions and parental programs to promote full cognitive development. Sleep quality is essential for children's cognitive and academic development, as sleep-related problems directly affect learning. Irregular habits and excessive use of electronic devices are factors that negatively impact children's sleep. Despite its importance, there is still a gap in educational and parental practices aimed at promoting sleep health, highlighting the urgency for greater awareness and intervention. A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA methodology, with data collection using keywords related to children's sleep and parenting interventions. After screening, only two studies were included in the qualitative analysis. The studies confirm the connection between sleep quality and academic performance, emphasizing the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving sleep. Methodological limitations are discussed, but the evidence highlights the importance of integrated strategies involving family, clinical context, and school. The study highlights the potential of interventions combined with parental programs to enhance learning and promote children's overall well-being. The research innovates by proposing an interdisciplinary and practical approach to addressing learning associated with sleep, with a direct impact on school performance and holistic development.

Author Biographies

  • Luana Cristina Rosa Pinhel, Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical, Studies Laboratory of the Faculty CENSUPEG, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Ms. Luana Cristina Rosa Pinhel is a teacher, graduated in Pedagogy and Law, Neuropsychopedagogue (CENSUPEG), specialist in Neuroscience and Applied Psychology (Mackenzie Presbyterian University), integrative educator of childhood, parenting and child and adolescent sleep (FWII) and researcher at the Laboratory of Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical Studies (LIEENP-CENSUPEG). Her main research interests are teaching, learning, child sleep and neurodevelopment. She can be contacted at luanapinhel@hotmail.com.

  • Vitor da Silva Loureiro, Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical, Studies Laboratory of the Faculty CENSUPEG, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Mr. Vitor da Silva Loureiro is PhD student in Education at Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), researcher at the Laboratory of Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical Studies (LIEENP-CENSUPEG) and in the group "Social Representations and Teaching Subjectivity". Master in Education (UNICID), specialist in Educational Management (UNIFEI), Institutional Neuropsychopedagogy and Special and Inclusive Education (CENSUPEG). Bachelor in Philosophy and Bachelor in Theology. He is a professor in specialization courses in Neuropsychopedagogy (CENSUPEG), technical-professional advisor to the Brazilian Society of Neuropsychopedagogy (SBNPp) and member of the National Network of Science for Education (Rede CpE). He has over a decade of experience in school management and teacher training. He can be contacted at vitor.loureiro@censupeg.com.br.

  • Fabrício Bruno Cardoso, Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical, Studies Laboratory of the Faculty CENSUPEG, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Mr. Fabrício Bruno holds a degree in Physical Education (Castelo Branco University), a master's in Human Motor Science (Castelo Branco University), and a PhD in Biological Sciences (Biophysics) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He is the Coordinator of the Postgraduate Course in Neuropsychopedagogy at CENSUPEG College, Leader of the Laboratory of Educational Innovations and Neuropsychopedagogical Studies (LIEENP-CENSUPEG), Visiting Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Associate Researcher at the National Science Network for Education, and Director of Research and Innovation at the Science and Cognition Organization. He can be contacted at fabricio@censupeg.com.br.

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