Educação e tecnologia ensino da automação por meio do desenvolvimento de um protótipo didático

Abstract

The teaching of automation for the production engineer, a professional who can work directly with process management, is relevant in higher education institutions so that it is possible to control the productive sectors present in the industry. Thinking about discussing different ways to approach automation during the undergraduate degree, the present work aims to stimulate the learning of the concepts of this area, through the practice provided by the development of an automatic prototype. For this, in the conception and construction of the automatic prototype, Project Based Learning (PBL) was used as teaching methodology, being able to deepen the knowledge about automation and logic circuits, as well as to practice personal skills and behavioral attitudes. Therefore, the application of the methodology proved to be satisfactory, making it possible to work on the project from its conceptual part to its execution and completion; besides enriching the learning of the theme of the students involved.