Metodologia investigativa: aplicação do método para laboratórios de ensino de Física da UFU

Abstract

In this work we present scripts for application in disciplines of Basic Physics labs, linked to the coordination’s of undergraduate courses of the Institute of Physics of the Federal University of Uberlândia, based on investigative methodology. These scripts were used in the subjects of the Laboratory of Optics and Laboratory of Oscillations, Waves and Thermodynamics, during the second semester of 2018 and the first semester of 2019, respectively. At the end of the semester, questionnaires were applied to the classes to diagnose the impact of the methodology used. From the analysis of these questionnaires, we could infer that the methodology was well accepted by the students. It was also possible to observe a greater involvement with the experimental activities; the development of innovative solutions to the proposed problems; improved teamwork skills; Improved ability to write scientific articles and a better understanding of the application of the scientific method. However, given the small number of participants, it was not possible to measure the effect of this methodology on student achievement in complementary theoretical subjects.