Desenvolvimento de jogos educativos no ensino de eletrostática

Abstract

The teaching of electrostatics faces challenges due to the abstract nature of its concepts and the use of traditional methodologies, which are not very effective in engaging students. This study presents the development and implementation of the educational game “EletroMente,” designed to facilitate the learning of concepts such as electric charges, Coulomb’s law, and the electric field. The research was conducted with 60 students from the third year of a public high school, aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification as a pedagogical tool. Through this dynamic and interactive approach, greater student understanding and engagement were promoted. The project included bibliographic research, game development, practical application, and result evaluation, which showed a significant increase in academic performance and student motivation. The identified limitations point to possible improvements and future adaptations to expand the tool’s reach. It is concluded that gamification is an effective methodology for teaching abstract concepts in physics, offering new pedagogical possibilities.