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87 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,211 Linguistics and Education Research papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study identifies a gap in the teaching of Portuguese Language and Literature, with a focus on grammar rules rather than deepening discussions. The research highlights the lack of interdisciplinarity in the teaching of Portuguese Language and Literature, making it difficult to construct interdisciplinary practices.

    A leitura e a interdisciplinaridade: considerações acerca do letramento. · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of time and resources for reading aloud in schools. The difficulty in maintaining student engagement and motivation. The need for teachers to develop new methodologies for teaching literary literacy.

    POR UMA LEITURA LITERÁRIA VOCALIZADA COM ALUNOS DO ENSINO MÉDIO · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the challenge of promoting recognition of ethnic-racial diversity in school knowledge. It emphasizes the need to develop pedagogical approaches that integrate multiletramentos and literary literacy.

    MULTILETRAMENTOS NA AULA DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA: produção de podcasts literários a partir da obra“HEROÍNAS NEGRAS BRASILEIRAS EM 15 CORDÉIS” · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the lack of teacher training and resources as a major challenge to the implementation of bilingual education. The paper highlights the need to overcome the contradictions that hinder the recognition of Libras as an autonomous language.

    A Libras como língua autônoma no Brasil: uma análise discursiva dos marcos legais e das tensões na educação bilíngue de surdos (1988–2023) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identified challenges related to the implementation of collaborative learning in educational settings, including resistance from students and limitations in certain contexts. The research highlighted the need for more effective strategies to promote collaborative learning in language teaching.

    Aprendizagem colaborativa no ensino de inglês como língua estrangeira: uma análise das produções científicas brasileiras · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research on the relationship between language and thought is suggested. The importance of exploring the impact of music and art on daily life is highlighted.

    Quando a harmonia dos tons expressa as cores da linguagem · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the exploration of language and its relationship to thought and reflection. The importance of spaces for cultivating flowers, contemplative pauses, and music appreciation is highlighted as an area for further research.

    Quando a harmonia dos tons expressa as cores da linguagem · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of situating the trajectories of the artists in their social and historical context. The difficulty of analyzing the complex interactions between the artists and other agents in the field. The need to challenge typical notions of art, design, and craftsmanship.

    O ensino têxtil no Sesc Pompeia · 2026 · DOI

  • Students experience difficulties in understanding algebraic problems. The study highlights the importance of language in the production of meaning in mathematical texts. The need to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.

    Como os alunos do ensino fundamental explicam sua compreensão sobre os problemas algébricos: uma análise à luz da linguagem matemática · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the complexities of language and its role in shaping our perceptions. It highlights the need to explore the intricacies of human existence through the experiences of speaking, reading, and writing.

    Hablar/leer/escribir · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of consideration of the emotional and symbolic aspects of learning in traditional educational practices. The tendency to desqualify the imaginative reflections of children. The need for a new perspective on the use of oral narratives in education, emphasizing their potential to help children deal with emotional challenges.

    IMAGINAÇÃO, APRENDIZAGEM E DESENVOLVIMENTO: NARRATIVAS ORAIS NO PROCESSO DE SUBJETIVAÇÃO DO LUTO · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of developing critical thinking skills in students of Portuguese as a foreign language. The study highlights the need to redefine methodologies in the field to contemplate the sociocultural contexts of students.

    IMPORTÂNCIA DE ABORDAGEM DE LETRAMENTO CRÍTICO NO ENSINO DE PORTUGUÊS COMO LÍNGUA ESTRANGEIRA (PLE) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the contribution of critical literacy to the teaching and learning of Portuguese as a foreign language. The study highlights the need to analyze the relevance of critical literacy in the development of critical thinking in students.

    IMPORTÂNCIA DE ABORDAGEM DE LETRAMENTO CRÍTICO NO ENSINO DE PORTUGUÊS COMO LÍNGUA ESTRANGEIRA (PLE) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has limitations due to its design as a theoretical review, rather than an empirical investigation. The study does not provide a quantitative measurement of the effects of linguistic prejudice. The paper acknowledges that the quantification of these effects is a field that remains underdeveloped.

    PRECONCEITO LINGUÍSTICO E VARIEDADES NÃO-PADRÃO: COMO A HIERARQUIZAÇÃO ENTRE VARIEDADES DE PRESTÍGIO E ESTIGMATIZADAS REPRODUZ DESIGUALDADES SOCIAIS NA ESCOLA E NO TRABALHO · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on the quantification of the effects of linguistic prejudice. The study highlights the need for further research on the development of more inclusive and equitable educational systems. The paper emphasizes the importance of promoting linguistic diversity and inclusivity in educational settings.

    PRECONCEITO LINGUÍSTICO E VARIEDADES NÃO-PADRÃO: COMO A HIERARQUIZAÇÃO ENTRE VARIEDADES DE PRESTÍGIO E ESTIGMATIZADAS REPRODUZ DESIGUALDADES SOCIAIS NA ESCOLA E NO TRABALHO · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of the etnossociological method of life stories to other journalists and writers. The study's findings could be used to develop new teaching methods for journalism and creative writing. Further research could also investigate the relevance of the concept of experience and formation to other fields, such as literature and sociology.

    EXPERIÊNCIA DE VIDA E FORMAÇÃO NA PRÁXIS JORNALÍSTICO-LITERÁRIA DE ELIANE BRUM · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between life experience and journalistic-literary praxis. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing Eliane Brum's work and its relevance to the concept of experience and formation.

    EXPERIÊNCIA DE VIDA E FORMAÇÃO NA PRÁXIS JORNALÍSTICO-LITERÁRIA DE ELIANE BRUM · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges include difficulties in textual comprehension. The reduction of reading habits is another challenge. The paper also mentions the need for teacher training.

    LEITURA E FORMAÇÃO DO LEITOR CRÍTICO NO ENSINO BÁSICO: DESAFIOS E PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the construction of a reading culture in schools. It highlights the need for pedagogical practices that promote reading competence.

    LEITURA E FORMAÇÃO DO LEITOR CRÍTICO NO ENSINO BÁSICO: DESAFIOS E PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in understanding the relationship between the Bildsujet and the Bildobjekt. The instability of the Bildobjekt.

    De lo infigurable en pintura · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the construction of meanings in slam poetry. The study highlights the need to consider the performance of a black woman in the construction of meanings.

    Análise multimodal de um poema de slam em vídeo, convergência e reiteração de sentidos · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the current understanding of reading and writing in early childhood education. The study highlights the need for a more holistic approach to teaching reading and writing.

    Construindo a leitura e a escrita com LEEI · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the impact of the publishing system on the production of literary works in other contexts. The study's findings could be applied to the development of new literary works and the creation of more effective publishing strategies.

    Literatura juvenil brasileira e a transformação editorial (1980-1990) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationships among publishers, schools, and authors in the production of children's and young adult literature. The study highlights the need for a critical reading of the production of literary works, considering the publishing system that shaped them.

    Literatura juvenil brasileira e a transformação editorial (1980-1990) · 2026 · DOI

  • The traditional focus on punishment and metrics in assessment can hinder student autonomy. The lack of attention to the processes of student reasoning in traditional assessment practices is a significant research gap.

    MULTILETRAMENTOS E AUTONOMIA NO ENSINO DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA: A RESPOSTA ERRADA COMO DISPOSITIVO DE REINVENÇÃO PEDAGÓGICA · 2026 · DOI

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