Metodologias Ativas: impactos pedagógicos no processo de ensino-aprendizagem dos alunos de jogos digitais do IFMA

Abstract

The present dissertation was developed within the scope of the Graduate Program in Professional and Technological Education (ProfEPT), in the research line of Educational Practices in Professional and Technological Education. The study focused on the Digital Game Programming (PJD) course offered at the Federal Institute of Maranhão (IFMA) – São José de Ribamar Campus, with the objective of analyzing teachers' perceptions regarding the use of the active methodology Problem Based Learning (PBL). The exploratory research, of a qualitative nature, followed the action research paradigm, using questionnaires as the data collection instrument. The results indicated that, although the teachers have prior knowledge of active methodologies, there is a significant demand for continuous training to equip them for the practical implementation of these methodologies in their teaching practices. Based on the analyses, a Didactic Sequence (DS) was developed for a continuing education course, aimed at promoting the use of the PBL methodology among teachers. The effectiveness of the DS was evaluated by a specialized technical team, composed of educational professionals and teachers. The evaluation results indicated that the educational product positively contributes to teachers' engagement with the use of PBL, as well as fostering the development of the skills necessary for its application in the classroom. The relevance of continuing education was highlighted, proving to be an effective strategy for improving pedagogical practices aligned with the contemporary demands of professional and technological education.