O uso de lapbook para o ensino do eletromagnetismo

Abstract

The teaching of electromagnetism requires playful approaches that can connect the content to students' reality, as this is an area of physics known to be abstract and complex for students, despite being present in everyday life. Several studies identify that the traditional teaching model, excessively focused on theories and formulas, fails to stimulate students and promote a contextualized understanding of the practical applications of electromagnetism. The result is demotivation and learning difficulties, as demonstrated by the existing literature. Given this scenario, the study explores the potential of active and playful methodologies to improve the teaching of electromagnetism, highlighting the use of lapbooks as an effective alternative that promotes more visual, interactive, and meaningful learning. The methodology of this research involved the development of two lapbook models, one simpler and one more elaborate, aiming to demonstrate the accessibility and playful potential of the tool. Although they were not applied in the classroom at this stage, the creation of the lapbooks highlighted the ease and engaging nature of the process, encouraging research and autonomous knowledge construction by those who develop them. The results indicate that the scientific literature reinforces the persistence of challenges in physics teaching, especially regarding abstract concepts. The experience of producing the lapbooks confirmed their playful potential and ability to engage students in building their own understanding of the content. It is concluded that lapbooks represent a promising pedagogical resource for making the teaching of electromagnetism more dynamic, visually appealing, and relevant to students, contributing to overcoming the barriers of traditional teaching and promoting more meaningful and enjoyable learning.