Uberabinha (1888 - 1929) e a história local: possibilidades para o ensino de história

Abstract

This study discusses the role of Local History in Basic Education through an analysis of the history of Uberlândia between 1888 and 1929, when the city was still known as Uberabinha. Its main objective is to propose an alternative approach to History teaching by exploring the potential of Local History as a means of teaching the prescribed curriculum, focusing on the history of Uberabinha within the broader context of the First Brazilian Republic. The methodology is based on the analysis of primary sources, including photographs, maps, and historical documents, as well as scholarly works addressing the history of the city, Local History, and History education. Drawing on these sources, the study proposes a didactic approach to teaching this historical period in the classroom, aiming to bring the subject matter closer to students' lived experiences. To this end, it presents a teaching proposal that explores selected locations in the city, their historical development, and their relationship to the broader national context of Brazil during the chosen period.