MICROAPRENDIZAGEM E INSTRUÇÃO POR PARES: ESTRATÉGIAS PARA O ENSINO DE LÍNGUA INGLESA NA EJA EM CONTEXTOS PRESENCIAIS E REMOTOS

Abstract

This study analyzes how the use of microlearning resources, mediated by instant messaging apps and combined with the Peer Instruction methodology, can contribute to the understanding and contextualization of loanwords in English by Youth and Adult Education (YAE) students, given the challenges this group faces in learning a second language and the growing presence of loanwords in their daily lives. The research stems from the need to rethink English teaching based on accessible, contextualized, meaningful pedagogical practices aligned with their knowledge. It is based on the hypothesis that the articulation of microlearning, mediated by WhatsApp, and the active Peer Instruction methodology can enhance the teaching-learning process, making it more inclusive, participatory, and critical. The research involved the development of two scientific articles and an educational product: a teaching sequence composed of in-person activities and microactivities delivered via the app. The research adopted a qualitative, exploratory, and participatory approach, developed at a public school in Paracatu, Minas Gerais. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, field diaries, and digital interactions. The results show that the teaching sequence fostered student engagement, fostering greater familiarity with the English language, and enabling critical reflections on the use of foreign terms in everyday life. Furthermore, the strategy proved effective in valuing prior knowledge, increasing autonomy, and strengthening collaborative learning relationships. The integration of microlearning, digital technologies, and active methodologies represents a powerful alternative for teaching English in YAE. More than simply teaching a new language, the proposal presented here seeks to pave the way for a more equitable, meaningful education that develops conscious and fulfilled citizens, so that they are, above all, happy. Keywords: Youth and Adult Education. English Teaching. Microlearning. Foreignisms. Digital technologies.