Integração da Tecnologia no Ensino de Língua Inglesa por meio da abordagem Steam: um relato de experiência na Educação Básica

Abstract

This current work presents an experience report developed within the scope of the Pedagogical Residency Program at the Federal University of Ceará, focusing on the integration of technology into English language teaching through the STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). The intervention was carried out with 8th-grade students from a public school in Fortaleza and aimed to foster writing skills in English by applying active learning methodologies, such as gamification and project-based learning, using the Scratch platform as a pedagogical tool. The experience also included the use of the Vocabulary Knowledge Scale (VKS) to diagnose students' lexical knowledge and monitor their progress. The research followed a qualitative approach, based on participant observation, interviews, reflective journals, and vocabulary tests. The results show significant improvements in student engagement, autonomy, and English language use, as well as highlight the challenges encountered, such as indiscipline and digital literacy difficulties. The study demonstrates that combining theory and practice with the use of educational technologies can promote more meaningful and contextualized learning, reinforcing the importance of innovative pedagogical strategies in teacher education and language teaching in public school settings.