UTILIZAÇÃO DE EXPERIMENTAÇÃO NA DISCIPLINA DE QUÍMICA: RELEVÂNCIA E IMPACTO NO ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM

Abstract

The teaching of Science, especially in the field of Chemistry, is often perceived by some students as something distant from their reality and, many times, exhausting. To overcome the significant challenge of engaging students in Chemistry, active methodologies emerge as effective alternatives. Experimentation, an activity associated with active methodologies, is a fundamental teaching practice for students' academic formation and scientific development. In this context, the present study aims to address the relevance and impact of using experimentation in the teaching and learning process in Chemistry. The research problem was identified during the initial stages of the PRP, where low student participation and lack of interest in Chemistry classes were observed. In response to this situation, a Pedagogical Action Project (PAP) was developed with the objective of creating and implementing methodologies to reduce students' disengagement with the subject. Based on the lessons conducted, it is possible to affirm that stimulating students with new teaching methodologies is essential. Experimentation in Chemistry education enhances and improves the quality of the teaching-learning process, adding value and meaning to the theories studied in the classroom.