Sequência didática para o ensino de energia elétrica no Ensino Médio

Abstract

The teaching of physics, according to research and scholars, has not attracted and motivated students. Many factors have contributed to this and the teaching methodology can certainly be considered as one of the reasons that contributes to the difficulties in teaching and learning the Physics discipline. Thus, this didactic sequence proposes for the teaching of electrical circuits and electricity, in addition to learning based on active methodologies, to stimulate student learning through David Ausubel's Meaningful Learning Theory, aiming at a better knowledge construction by students and providing conscious learning. Discussions in pairs or groups on the subject of electric energy, practical experiments of electrical circuits, prepare an electrical load chart with electrical devices and equipment of students' homes to calculate the consumption estimate, use of interactive simulation tools, among other activities, proposes to develop the culture of rational consumption of electricity. Understanding the entire process of generation, transmission, distribution and use of electricity in buildings is of paramount importance to the student, or rather to the citizen. This sequence has not been applied, but based on studies of active methodologies and observations of pedagogical practices, it is expected to contribute to an improvement in the teaching and learning of this theme.