JOGOS COMO FERRAMENTA LÚDICA NO PROCESSO DE APRENDIZAGEM

Abstract

The growing challenge of awakening students' interest in learning has been a constant concern among educators. Educational games have emerged as a promising tool to promote more engaged and meaningful learning. In this study, conducted in a school in Bom Jesus Municipality, Goiás, a qualitative approach was adopted to investigate the impact of games on the teaching-learning process. Participatory observations were conducted during the implementation of a board game, inspired by classic games such as Monopoly, in 8th and 9th-grade classes. The game was designed to address a variety of topics, providing an interactive and dynamic learning experience. The results revealed a significant increase in student engagement and classroom participation, indicating the potential of games as a didactic tool. It is concluded that the integration of playful activities can be an effective strategy to stimulate students' interest in learning and promote a more stimulating and interactive teaching environment.