A construção de conceitos no ensino de História: para além do “verbalismo vazio”

Abstract

This dissertation has as a main aspect the problematization about the dealing with the concepts by teachers and students of basic education. It also aims to understand the importance of establishing strategies that allow greater student participation in the construction of relevant concepts for History Teaching, in addition to contributing to the student's development as a reflective being. In the same vein, to propose viable paths for teachers to work with the concepts in their profession. The methodology used was the case study, associated with the participant observation. Regarding the sources, semi-structured interviews were carried out and qualitative-quantitative questionnaires were applied. Those were carried out with 2 History professionals who teach classes for Basic Education, from private schools in the capital of the State (Pará). The questionnaires, in addition to being applied to the 2 teachers with the addition of one more, were also directed to the students as respondents and part of the research. As a product, we chose to propose a research that presents new paths to teachers-researchers in History Teaching, based on meaningful learning, so students will act decisively in the elaboration of a Dictionary of Concepts, a substantive type one, in digital format, present in a site that will be under permanent construction.