A relevância da aula de campo no ensino da Geografia

Abstract

This article to investigate the understanding of 9th grade students elementary school of the Municipal School Judith Paiva on the field work in the teaching of Geography. The methodology used adopts a qualitative approach, the collection of data was given through non-directive interviews. A bibliographic review was carried out highlighting the main authors such as: Furlan (2005), Tomita (1999), Castrogiovanni(2000), Pontuschka; Lopes (2010), Azambuja (2012), Justen; Carneiro (2009), Zancanarro; Carneiro (2009), Sales (2007) who study fieldwork and the teaching of Geography. That theoretical framework underlies the analysis of the collected data. The results indicate that students highlight the importance of fieldwork, however, this work does not come if being present in the reality of Geography classes. Classes have been developed only in the classroom environment using traditional methods using the book didactic.