O papel do lúdico no ensino de ciências na educação de jovens e adultos (EJA)

Abstract

This work presents an innovative approach to teaching Science in Youth and Adult Education (EJA), focusing on practical application and interactivity. EJA is a teaching modality aimed at educating people who did not have the opportunity to attend school at the appropriate time or who could not continue their studies for various reasons. This study reports the implementation of a class at the Municipal School Governor Lamenha Filho, in Murici-Al, for 8th grade students of the EJA modality. The class was themed “Chemistry Show - Chemical and Physical Transformations” and involved conducting three practical experiments: “Pharaoh’s Snake”, “Inflate Balloon Without Blowing”, and “Water and Oil Interaction”. These experiments allowed students to visualize and experience the concepts discussed in the classroom. In addition to the experiments, two playful games were used: “The Memory Game of Phenomena” and “Complete Here”. These games were designed to instigate playfulness in students, serving as an alternative to increase the motivation and attractiveness of EJA students. The results obtained indicate that the application of these strategies had positive impacts on the conceptual understanding of students regarding chemical and physical transformations. Through the realization of practical and interactive activities, students were able to visualize and experience the concepts discussed in the classroom. This resulted in a deeper understanding of the topics covered. This work highlights the importance of using differentiated teaching methodologies in EJA. Through practical application and interactivity, it is possible to improve students’ understanding of the concepts discussed in the classroom. In addition, the use of activities that instigate playfulness can serve as an effective alternative to increase student motivation and attractiveness.