Contribuições dos jogos e atividades lúdicas para a aprendizagem significativa em química orgânica no 3º ano do ensino médio

Abstract

The Chemistry Teaching applied in schools is identified invariably as traditional, abstract and out of context. Literature has been prodigal in affirming that the Chemistry Teaching has not contributed significantly to the learning and civic education of pupils, whence the recurrent complaint against teachers to make them renew their teaching performance. There are also teaching methodologies demands for providing the cognitive development of learners, as well as fostering meaningful learning. In this context, the use of educational games constitutes as an important learning tool to make teaching more dynamic, attractive and interactive. Thus, this research aimed to formulate, implement and analyze the contribution of educational games as a pedagogical tool for Organic Chemistry Teaching in the light of meaningful learning. This research was theoretically supported by AUSUBEL, 2003; KISHIMOTO, 1994; MOREIRA, 2011; SOARES, 2013; MELO, 2005 and SANTANA, 2006. The analysis took the form of a descriptive research of quantitative and qualitative nature with case study and it was held in a public school in Fortaleza City, located in Henrique Jorge district into two high school last period classes. One of them was called controlada, in which was applied traditional methodology. The other, called pesquisada, had elaborate games that contemplated content bodily functions, linked to students’ daily lives. The tools used were three questionnaires, one pump test, two evaluations, as well as class observation and photographic record. The results obtained from the questionnaires and evaluations applied before and after the games have indicated that they acted as a facilitator and they were effective for the understanding of the approached content by promoting meaningful learning. It was also found that the use of educational games in Organic Chemistry Teaching provides participation and interaction among students and must enhance the promotion of an enjoyable and effective learning.