Conceito de "lugar" no ensino de geografia, no 6° ano do ensino fundamental: um estudo através da literatura piauiense

Abstract

The key concepts of geographic science constitute fundamental elements for the study of certain areas, as they provide a spatial clipping through which research can be carried out with greater efficiency. The purpose of the research in question was to discuss the geographic concept of place in the 6th year of Elementary School mediated by Piaui literature, whose relevance of using this didactic resource is to provide better use in learning the curricular content of the discipline, in addition to approximation with the local literature. Thus, the following question led the study: How can literary works from Piaui contribute to understanding the concept of place in the teaching-learning process of Geography in the 6th year of Elementary School? The general objective was: to analyze the possibilities of using literary works from Piaui, as a way of approaching the concept of place, aiming at its use in the teaching-learning process of the discipline of Geography in the 6th year of Elementary School and as specific objectives: to discuss the theoretical foundations referring to Humanist Geography, with a focus on Cultural Geography, approaching the possibilities of the relationship between Geography and Literature; point out relevant aspects of the use of Literature as a didactic resource for learning geographic content in the 6th year of Elementary School; and to discuss the concept of place, observed in literary works from Piaui and its possible forms of use in Geography classes. The research carried out was descriptive and explanatory with a qualitative approach, undertaking bibliographical and documentary research as methodological procedures, using content analysis. Thus, the 6th grade Geography textbook and excerpts from literary works from Piaui were analyzed regarding the approach to the concept of place, through analysis scripts, aiming at the use of these texts in the teaching-learning process in Geography classes. It was possible to verify the possibility of studying the concept of place with the help of Piaui literature, in a more understandable and playful way, making it a relevant tool for analyzing and understanding the content, thus facilitating the teachinglearning process.