A percepção dos professores de ciências sobre a metodologia ativa e seus desafios para a prática pedagógica: um estudo de caso em escolas municipais em Valença do Piauí-PI

Abstract

The current scenario of society is characterized by several technological transformations, which in the educational context make it necessary to rethink the teaching methodologies of the teacher. In view of this, the use of Active Methodologies is essential for science classes in the final years, providing better performance, commitment and motivation of students in this meaningful learning process. The research problem consists of understanding the importance of the Active Methodology in Science teaching: Analysis of the use of the Active Methodology in teaching practice in science teaching. The general objective is to analyze the use of the Active Methodology in the teaching practice of Science Teaching in 9th grade in public schools in Valença do Piauí. This study is descriptive and analytical, with a qualitative and quantitative approach, having as research field the municipal public schools in the city of Valença do Piauí. The following techniques and instruments were used for data collection: semi-structured questionnaire. The sample was made up of teachers from the research field schools, who are teaching the discipline of Natural Sciences. The research seeks to show the importance of the Active Methodology to teachers who aim at the development of their students in learning, as well as comprehensive, proactive and relevant training in the acquisition of knowledge. Teachers are aware of Active Methodologies and have already applied some of them in the classroom. Among the hypotheses, only one was confirmed, through the semi-structured questionnaire. In which, teachers emphasize the importance of Active Methodologies through their experience, providing students with greater interaction, development of skills within the content, and better learning in Science teaching.