Active English - a integração do STEAM na residência pedagógica: um relato de experiência

Abstract

English was incorporated into the Brazilian curriculum during the Imperial Brazil period, and after reforms in 1971 and 1996, it became mandatory in both middle and high school. This study reports on my experience in the Pedagogical Residency Program at UFC, focusing on the integration of the STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics - approach with Physical Education for English teaching. The project was carried out from November 2022 to April 2024 at a public school in Fortaleza, with a 7th-grade class, and consisted of three phases: literature review, development and implementation of an intervention project. Using the STEAM approach and active methodologies, a didactic sequence was developed with lesson plans following three didactic phases - Engage, Study and Activate (ESA) - along with the integration of ludicity and competitive activities. These methodologies contributed to greater student engagement and facilitated a more dynamic and engaging understanding and practice of English. During the intervention, adjustments to the schedule were necessary, but the students' enthusiasm for the lucidity activities and the ESA methodology was notable. However, technological limitations and time constraints impacted the effectiveness of some activities, requiring adaptations to ensure effective student participation. The main pedagogical implication concerns the integration of the discipline and methodological flexibility to overcome challenges and promote a more productive and dynamic learning environment.