Educação lúdica: estudo de caso no uso de jogos didáticos no ensino/aprendizagem de Ciências com professores de Santo Antônio do Içá - AM

Abstract

Playful education has proven to be an effective approach to enhancing student learning by fostering greater engagement and active participation in the learning process. The use of educational games in the teaching-learning process of Natural Sciences can have various impacts, including social, scientific, and academic. This research aimed to analyze the perceptions of middle school Natural Science teachers regarding the contribution of educational games and their usefulness as a methodological resource in the teaching-learning process. The study adopted a predominantly qualitative approach and was conducted as a case study, using a semi-structured questionnaire as the data collection instrument. The collected data were analyzed through content analysis techniques. The research was carried out in the municipality of Santo Antônio do Içá, Amazonas, where two schools with final-year middle school classes were selected. The results revealed that all participants, despite using educational games infrequently, incorporate them into their Natural Science lessons. However, they lack theoretical mastery of the subject. This indicates a need for further studies addressing this topic, particularly within the Northern Region of Brazil, as the literature review did not identify any research involving this theme in that geographical context or focusing on the perceptions of Science teachers. In this regard, the study highlights the necessity for continuous professional development courses that provide theoretical support on the use of educational games in Science teaching.