O ensino e a aprendizagem do evolucionismo nas aulas de História: uma análise junto às turmas de 6º ano da Escola Retiro Grande, município de Cachoeira do Arari, no arquipélago do Marajó, Estado do Pará

Abstract

The research and production of dissertation aims to study, analyze and understand the teaching and learning of the origin of the human species via Evolution in the history classes of the sixth grade in a Elementary School, located in Retiro Grande Community, in Cachoeira do Ararí in the State of Pará, in Brazil. The identification of specificities and difficulties pertaining the use of such educational universe theme, as well as, offering of suggestions and theoretical-methodological possibilities, were the same procedures applied to the reseach. By this, we carry out a bibliographic survey on the subject, observations and interviews at the spot, quoted and textual production (dissertation), discussing and problematizing this reality. We have seen the existence of considerable distortions concerning the teaching and learning of Evolution in the local educational site studied. This environment is marked by traditional practices and strong religiosity. The difficulties teachers and students in the theoretical-conceptual assimilation of the theme and traditionalist nature and religious issues, were verified. We understand that they generate implications regarding the use, disposition and rejection of this theme in the school environment. Because of this, we propose, apply a pedagogical instrument (an animation in video format/slideshow) in order that he set it to theoretical-methodological element of support, encouragement and improvement of the process of teaching and learning of this theme in classes.