ELETRICA RESIDENCIAL A PARTIR DE UMA UNIDADE POTENCIALMENTE SIGNIFICATIVA

Abstract

The teaching of electricity is often explained in an abstract manner and frequently fails to explore practical associations with everyday life, such as residential electrical installations. This limits the understanding of important concepts, such as circuits, power, consumption and risks associated with electricity. In line with the National Common Curricular Base - BNCC, which highlights the importance of the relationship between teaching and the student's daily life, the Currículo de Reference Mato Grosso do Sul Curricular Reference proposes, based on the training itineraries, a Residential Electrical curricular unit, whose objectives point to the understanding and construction of electrical circuits, as well as concepts associated with power and consumption. In this context, this thesis is grounded in David Ausubel's Theory of Meaningful Learning and the methodology proposed by Marco Antonio Moreira for the development of a Potentially Meaningful Teaching Unit (PMTU). The unit is structured around the elements defined in the Residential Electricity curricular unit, aiming to promote a contextualized and practical approach to teaching concepts related to electrodynamics and electrical installations. Prior to the construction of the PMTU, a literature review was conducted across two events, EPEF and SNEF, which revealed a limited number of studies connecting theory to everyday life, highlighting challenges in designing and implementing such activities. Finally, we analyzed the possibilities and limitations of this approach by implementing the PMTU in the classroom and conducting an interview with a Basic Education teacher who facilitated the implementation.