Uma ferramenta para construção e avaliação de mapas conceituais: aplicada ao ensino da disciplina Desenho Técnico I

Abstract

This paper presents the specification and implementation of a new tool based on Meaningful Learning of Ausubel, more specifically on conceptual maps of Novak, to assist the teaching and learning of technical design discipline for courses Civil Engineering and Architecture, named Dedalus. To substantiate the role of pedagogical tool developed will be presented a brief summary of worked Ausubel, the use of computers in education and application of conceptual maps in developing educational software. The functionality of the tool Dedalus is whether the student is able to build the conceptual map of the floor plan of a building, as proposed by Professor exercise, considering he can only use the links provided by the teacher that are consistent with the content taught by even until today. The methodology used in conducting the study was: to study the educational content of the discipline Technical Design I; analyzing the concepts and relations present in the content studied and develop a set of exercises for each topic of the course; planning tool interface and implement the tool. The tool was applied in two undergraduate classes in Architecture and Urbanism of the University Center CESMAC. The results were satisfactory, both for the ease of use of the tool, as the learning curriculum of discipline Technical Drawing I.