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VALQUÍRIA DE ARAÚJO SANTOS
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GEOGRAPHY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A LITERARY BOOK PROPOSAL ABOUT THE PLACE SÃO JOSÉ DO SERIDÓ/RN.
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Advisor : DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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DENISE WILDNER THEVES
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DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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JADER JANER MOREIRA LOPES
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Data: Jun 20, 2025
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School Geography is present throughout all levels of basic education in Brazil, and through its multiple languages, it provides a broad range of tools capable of promoting the integral development of children, taking into account their experiences and interactions within the spaces they inhabit. In this context, the objective of this research is to produce a Literary Book aimed at Early Childhood Education, with an emphasis on the geographic category of “Place,” focusing on the municipality of São José do Seridó/RN. This investigation is justified by the importance of integrating School Geography into the meaningful experiences of children in early childhood, using a sensitive, playful, and affectionate language. Methodologically, the research involved a literature review of authors who discuss the concept of place, including Yu-Fu Tuan (1983; 2015), and the contributions of Milton Santos (2006), Callai (2004), on School Geography; Lopes (2013; 2018), Acauan (2021), on Early Childhood Education; Azevedo and Silva (2023), Mello and Subrack (2019), and on Children's Literature, Chaves and Carneiro (2022), Theves (2012), Kaercher (2011), Noronha (2005), Azevedo (1999). In addition, a documentary research was conducted on the guidelines that shape the curriculum in Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte, and São José do Seridó/RN, such as: the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (2018), the Curricular Document of Rio Grande do Norte (2018), the National Curriculum Guidelines for Early Childhood Education (2009), the National Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Education (1998), and the Law of Guidelines and Bases for National Education (1996). The analysis also included the Political-Pedagogical Project (PPP) and lesson plans from teachers at a municipal early childhood education center in Rio Grande do Norte, with the aim of identifying how School Geography is addressed in practice. Furthermore, a field research was carried out, during which photographic records were taken of urban and rural spaces in São José do Seridó. These images were later transformed into illustrations that make up the book's setting. As a main result, it is highlighted that the use of Children’s Literature as a pedagogical strategy allows Geography to be approached in a sensitive and accessible way, fostering identity construction, the appreciation of emotional memories, and the recognition of lived space as a territory of experiences. Above all, Children’s Literature proved to be a powerful educational tool, capable of connecting School Geography to the realities of children, promoting interactions, meaningful experiences, and sensitive learning.
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FRANCELY DANTAS DE SOUSA MEDEIROS
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CARTOGRAPHIC LITERACY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING: A DIDACTIC SEQUENCE IN SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY
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Advisor : TANIA CRISTINA MEIRA GARCIA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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TANIA CRISTINA MEIRA GARCIA
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DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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FLAVIA SPINELLI BRAGA
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Data: Jul 10, 2025
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Cartographic Literacy (CL), understood as the ability to map, read, and comprehend spatial representations, constitutes a fundamental skill for the development of students’ geographical competencies, as outlined in the Brazilian National Common Curricular Base (BNCC). This study primarily aims to present an interdisciplinary Didactic Sequence (DS) for teaching Geography, with an emphasis on the development of CL in 5th-grade Elementary School classes – Early Years, grounded in the principles of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This research adopts an inclusive approach, focusing on overcoming pedagogical barriers and ensuring access, active and genuine participation of all students in school-based activities. The DS is structured to integrate different curricular components, such as Geography, Arts, Science, History, Portuguese Language, and Mathematics, enabling a more holistic and meaningful Geography teaching experience. Through practical and theoretical activities, the intention is for students to develop basic cartographic skills, such as reading, understanding, and interpreting graphic representations, which are essential for their academic journey. The adoption of the UDL principles ensures that teaching is accessible and promotes the development of critical and collaborative competencies among students. Regarding the methodology, the research employs a qualitative and exploratory- descriptive approach, based on bibliographic and documentary research, culminating in the development of an educational product applicable to teaching practice — in this case, the DS. The literature review includes authors who are recognized references in the fields of Geography teaching and educational inclusion. For the structuring of the DS, the theoretical framework proposed by Dolz, Noverraz, and Schneuwly (2004) was adopted, whose approach contributes to the didactic organization of teaching sequences aimed at developing specific competencies. Regarding
Cartographic Literacy, the contributions of Passini et al. (2014) and Almeida (2020) are highlighted, as they discuss cartographic practices in schools and their relevance to the formation of geographical thinking. As for Universal Design for Learning, the theoretical foundation is based on the works of Meyer et al. (2014) and Sebastián Heredero (2020), whose reflections expand the understanding of accessible teaching and inclusive pedagogical design. The study demonstrates that an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to teaching school Cartography can enhance the understanding of geographic space and contribute to the formation of conscious and critical citizens.
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JARDIELLY FARIA DE ARAUJO
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APPROACH TO THE DIMENSION OF PLACE BASED ON CORDEL IN CAICÓ.
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Advisor : HUGO ARRUDA DE MORAIS
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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HUGO ARRUDA DE MORAIS
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IONE RODRIGUES DINIZ MORAIS
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ANTÔNIO HÉLTON VASCONCELOS DOS SANTOS
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Data: Aug 25, 2025
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This research focused on the relationship between Cordel Literature and the teaching-learning process in Geography education. In the current context of information and communication technologies, cordel presents itself as a form of knowledge that enables and expands students' understanding of Geography content. Given this observation, we draw attention to the central question guiding this research: What attributes of cordel produced by cordelistas from Caicó allow us to apprehend the dimension of place? Based on this guiding question, the main objective is to develop a didactic guide for approaching the dimension of place using cordéis produced in Caicó. Theoretically, we reviewed literature on the guiding concepts of the proposed theme, namely cordel literature and place. Methodologically, we followed paths for proposing a didactic guide that uses cordel as a way for teaching and learning in Geography. We followed three stages: 1) literature review and documentary research; 2) development of the didactic guide; and 3) application of the guide. The results showed that using cordel as a pedagogical resource enabled the articulation between geographical knowledge and students' daily experiences. The concept of place exceeded the limits of the neighborhood, expanding to a broader understanding of the city of Caicó as a space of experience, belonging, and meaning. Furthermore, the integration between theoretical moments and practices favored the construction of a more organic, contextualized, and enjoyable formative process.
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LUANNA LAINE OLIVEIRA MARTINS
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EXPERIENCING THE LANDSCAPE OF THE POTENGI NEIGHBORHOOD, IN NATAL/RN, THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY: THE PROPOSAL OF A TEACHING SEQUENCE FOR GEOGRAPHICAL EDUCATION IN THE 6TH GRADE
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Advisor : EUGENIA MARIA DANTAS
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ALESSANDRO DOZENA
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EUGENIA MARIA DANTAS
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MARIA LUIZA DE MEDEIROS GALVÃO
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Data: Aug 27, 2025
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Teaching about Landscape is a multifaceted exercise encompassing geographic, theoretical, didactic, and methodological dimensions. In contemporary times, landscapes are profoundly affected by human action, whether in social, economic, or cultural aspects. Framing this reflection within the field of Humanistic Geography, the concept of Landscape should be approached from the perspective of the subject's experience with space, seeking to understand the set of sensations, experiences, and meanings involved in this relationship, and which lead to conceptions about Landscape. In the context of Geographic Education, this approach can be mediated through photography, as a pedagogical-geographic language that enables the experience with space. This process requires the need for a formative path, which can be established through the elaboration of a didactic sequence. In this sense, this research aims to produce a didactic sequence for teaching Landscape in the 6th-grade Geography class, from the perspective of the experience with the space of the Potengi neighborhood, in Natal/RN, using photography as the mediating language for this pedagogical-geographic process. To achieve this objective, the methodological procedures presuppose a qualitative research, which is structured through exploratory research and field research. The exploratory research includes conducting literature review, based on theoretical references such as Cavalcanti (2010), Callai (2005), Dantas (2011), Gomes (2013), Holzer (1996), Merleau-Ponty (1999) and Zabala (1998) and documentary research, consulting the National Common Curricular Base. In addition, a questionnaire was applied to Geography teachers to consider teaching experiences for the elaboration of the didactic sequence. The field research, in turn, was developed at the Centro Educacional Progresso school, located in the Potengi neighborhood, in two 6th-grade classes, in order to experience the proposed didactic sequence. The results allow us to reflect on the educational potentialities of photography for teaching Landscape from the perspective of experience, while enabling the exploration of individual and collective experiences in space, as well as elaborating meanings for landscapes based on the sensations and emotions they provoke. In addition, the students' gaze when recording the landscapes stands out, which reveals a sensitivity and affection for nature, to the detriment of the advancement of urbanization in the studied neighborhood.
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ANDRÉ LUIZ DA SILVA PEREIRA
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE GAME "EXPLORERS OF SAO GONCALO DO AMARANTE": A PLAYFUL TOOL FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING GEOGRAPHY THROUGH LANDSCAPE READING
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Advisor : ADRIANO LIMA TROLEIS
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ADRIANO LIMA TROLEIS
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EUGENIA MARIA DANTAS
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MARIA LUIZA DE MEDEIROS GALVÃO
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Data: Aug 28, 2025
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This research aims to develop the educational game entitled “Exploradores de Sao Goncalo do Amarante” and analyze its contribution to Geography teaching in schools. The game is presented as a didactic resource with accessible language, especially designed for 6th and 7th-grade students in Elementary School - Final Years. Methodologically, the study was structured into three main stages: (1) literature review; (2) application of the game in two 6th-grade classes; and (3) analysis of this application based on a pre-established observation script. The theoretical framework supporting the study and game development is based on authors who discuss the concept of landscape and its application in Geography teaching, such as Callai (2013), Castellar (2013), Cavalcanti (2013), and Dantas (2007); on cartographic literacy, such as Abreu (2017), Azambuja (2012), and Cunha (2023); on the theories of Meaningful Learning, with Ausubel (2003) and Moreira (2006); on Multiple Intelligences, with Gardner (1994) and Antunes (2001); and on the construction and use of games as a pedagogical tool for teaching Geography, as discussed by Araujo (2017), Breda (2018), Lunarti (2020), and Nobrega (2019). The results indicate that the game Exploradores de Sao Goncalo do Amarante is an effective didactic resource for elementary school teachers, enhancing geographical reasoning and promoting meaningful learning.
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MARIA HOSANA DA SILVA
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GEOGRAPHY TEACHING, SCHOOL GARDEN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: 'TREADING THE GARDEN BEDS OF KNOWLEDGE'
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Advisor : CELSO DONIZETE LOCATEL
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ADRIANO LIMA TROLEIS
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CELSO DONIZETE LOCATEL
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ELIZABETE RODRIGUES GURGEL DOS SANTOS
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Data: Aug 28, 2025
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The lack of understanding and involvement of society in environmental issues has been a central factor in accelerating the degradation of natural resources, endangering the sustainability of ecosystems and the quality of life of the population. In this context, it is essential to implement pedagogical strategies that aim to raise awareness and promote ecologically sustainable behaviors, including healthy and quality nutrition. This educational approach is essential for fostering critical and proactive individuals who can act consciously and responsibly for the collective well-being and environmental preservation. In this regard, the present study focuses on analyzing the use of school gardens as a pedagogical space to stimulate environmental education and as a potential enhancer of the teaching and learning process of skills and abilities in the geography discipline, with an emphasis on the production and transformation of the geographical space. To achieve this goal, a bibliographic research was conducted and a questionnaire was applied to evaluate the knowledge of geography teachers about the use of the school garden. As products of this investigation, a didactic sequence and a pedagogical handbook were developed. The bibliographic research was conducted in books, magazines, and periodicals in the field, enabling the development of the chapters related to the theoretical basis, as well as the elaboration of the questionnaire. The highlighted bibliography emphasizes the crucial role of geography in addressing contemporary challenges in agriculture and sustainable development, positioning the school garden as a powerful example of urban agriculture that goes beyond the mere production of food and becomes a valuable educational resource. The semi-structured questionnaire was administered to Geography teachers in public schools to identify their experiences with the school garden. Upon analyzing the knowledge and experiences of geography teachers in the final years of elementary school and high school, the study reveals a strong recognition of the potential of school gardens for environmental and nutritional education, as well as for the integration of theory and practice. Despite the fact that most teachers do not have prior experience with gardens and their use in the classroom is still limited, the enthusiasm and recognition of the importance of agroecology are evident. Based on the researcher's experience with the Semear school garden, developed at the Élia de Barros State School in São Gonçalo do Amarante (RN), a report was prepared on the six years that the garden was active. This experience demonstrated that a school garden constitutes a living laboratory, capable of enriching geography lessons and allowing students to experience concepts such as land use, socioenvironmental relations, and the impact of human activities firsthand. Based on this experience, the didactic sequence "Geography, Environmental Education, and School Garden Hand in Hand with Knowledge" and the pedagogical brochure "Treading the Paths of Knowledge" were developed. These supplementary materials aim to guide the implementation of school gardens and enhance geographical learning.
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CARLA MIRELLY CAETANO DUARTE DOS SANTOS
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FIELD CLASS IN GEOGRAPHY TEACHING: PROPOSAL FOR A TEACHING GUIDE
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Advisor : HUGO ARRUDA DE MORAIS
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ANTÔNIO HÉLTON VASCONCELOS DOS SANTOS
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DIOGENES FELIX DA SILVA COSTA
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HUGO ARRUDA DE MORAIS
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IONE RODRIGUES DINIZ MORAIS
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Data: Sep 26, 2025
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This research focused on the relationship between field trips and geography education, based on the understanding that field trips are an effective teaching and learning methodology for connecting theory and practice through direct contact with various geographical phenomena. In addition to enhancing student engagement and interaction in concrete situations, and when conducted in a local context, they influence the development of a sense of identity, belonging, and appreciation of the territory. In this context, driven by the central question "To what extent is the didactic guide for field trips effective in teaching Geography?", an effort was made to develop a didactic guide for field trips in Geography education. The educational product offers guidelines on how to plan, conduct, and assess a field trip, as well as proposing a plan aimed at the first year of high school. This plan focuses on understanding geomorphological features: plateau, plain, and depression, and how they are influenced by and, in turn, influence anthropic actions. The methodology adopted includes a literature review, documental research, and the systematization of knowledge acquired through participatory research. In this way, the didactic guide strengthens pedagogical practices by providing tools and directions on how to plan, conduct, and evaluate a field trip, and fosters a consistent integration of theory and practice. Thus, it not only broadens students' understanding of geographical phenomena but also encourages critical reflection on the influence of anthropic actions on the territory, promoting a more conscious and transformative geographical education.
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KALIANE MARIA DA SILVA
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E-BOOK: GEOMORPHOLOGICAL ATLAS OF MONTE ALEGRE/RN
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Advisor : DIOGENES FELIX DA SILVA COSTA
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DIOGENES FELIX DA SILVA COSTA
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IAPONY RODRIGUES GALVAO
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JULIA DINIZ DE OLIVEIRA
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Data: Sep 29, 2025
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Teaching Geography involves relating the content studied in the classroom to the students' daily lives in order to increase their perception of the world. Thus, Geography is understood as a set of theories that combine with the students' experiences, allowing them to associate theory with their daily lives. The understanding of the space in which the student is inserted also occurs through the guidance of the teacher, since the teacher becomes a guide to understanding reality. In this sense, there is a need to seek teaching materials that lead them to know and understand what is close to them. The main objective of this research is to develop an e-book of a Geomorphological Atlas aimed at the study of the local Geography of the city of Monte Alegre, Rio Grande do Norte, which can be used by teachers in the city to encourage their students to develop knowledge about physical geographic aspects of the city of Monte Alegre. This research has a qualitative and quantitative nature, where initially, a bibliographic review was carried out based on readings in printed and/or digital academic works available in virtual spaces, produced by school Geography, Geography teaching, school cartography, municipal school atlases, also including works produced in GEOPROF or in other postgraduate programs in Geography, as well as national and international authors who address physical-natural and sociocultural themes. The final product will be available in the digital version, in the form of boards that cover specific themes of Geography and the area of study. The moment the student goes through the pages of the teaching material, he will see maps, graphs, photographs, explanatory texts, etc.
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JANAINA RAFIA DE BRITO
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PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (DUA), IN GEOGRAPHY AND SCIENCE CLASSES, OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FINAL YEARS
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Advisor : DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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DENISE WILDNER THEVES
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DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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FLÁVIA SPINELLI BRAGA
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FRANCILEIDE BATISTA DE ALMEIDA VIEIRA
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Data: Oct 10, 2025
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The increase in the diversity of cognitive profiles in elementary school classrooms transmits to the school the challenge of assuming pedagogical practices that recognize the multiple ways of learning. It is in this context that Universal Design For Learning (UDL) presents itself as a collaborator, due to its flexible pedagogical practices, which respect the different ways of understanding and expressing knowledge. And, with the articulation between geography and Sciences, under the paradigm of inclusive education, the understanding of the different aspects regarding the types of pollution, altering the landscapes, is expanded. The present study aims to develop a didactic material, in e-book format, to work on the types of pollution, from the Universal Design For Learning (DUA), for students in the 6th grade of Elementary School, with atypical and typical characteristics. Based on the principles of this methodology, the work proposes didactic sequences organized around the types of pollution (atmospheric, water and soil); the use of the senses in the understanding of polluted landscapes with multisensory activities and the exploration of multiple content formats (visual, oral, auditory, tactile). With inclusive pedagogical practices that ensure student access and learning, through the flexibility of objectives, techniques, materials and forms of assessment. Methodologically, the investigation is based on bibliographic research and, for the understanding of Universal Design for learning, the works of Meyer, Rose and Gordon (2021), and authors such as Araújo (2021); Bettio; Miranda; Schmidt (2021); Borges and Schmidt (2021); Marin and Braun (2020) and Zerbato (2016; 2018) will be used. Also seeking to use the article by Sebastián-Heredero (2020) on the guidelines of the DUA and Costa-Renders, Amara and Oliveira (2020) when investigating the DUA in inclusive education. Environmental pollution, such as Mano, Pacheco and Bonelli (2005) and Matos (2020). The landscape category with the Holy authors(1988, 1996, 2008, 2014); Nunes Filho E Salvador (2020), and Felício (2021). The interface of geography and school inclusion will be treated from the works of Roquejani (2018), Ercolin (2013) and Rocco (2016). From the perspective of school geography, we dialogue with Castellar (2016, 2010, 2011, 2022); Cavalcanti (2010, 2019) and Filizola (2009). And for the study of Science in the perspective of elementary education we have Machado and Siqueira (2020); Talia and Fontoura (2022); Silva,
Menezes and Siqueira (2023); Machado and Duarte (2024) and Souza (2024). Documentary research was also carried out, which consisted of the analysis of documents such as the Federal Constitution of 1988, the BNCC, the DCRN and INEP. It is expected that the material will contribute to overcoming pedagogical and curricular barriers, valuing cognitive plurality and expanding students ' analytical understanding of the relationships between society, nature and the impacts of pollution in the lived geographical space.
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ADRIANA ALEXANDRE DA SILVA
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ANTI-RACIST EDUCATION AND THE TEACHING OF GEOGRAPHY: A PROPOSAL FOR A DIGITAL BOOKLET FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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Advisor : Pablo Sebastian Moreira Fernandez
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ADRIANO LIMA TROLEIS
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Pablo Sebastian Moreira Fernandez
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DIOGO MARÇAL CIRQUEIRA
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Data: Oct 31, 2025
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This research aims to develop a Digital Booklet focused on Anti-Racist Education in the teaching of Geography, with emphasis on the study of ethnic-racial relations (and inequalities) in the school environment. The proposal seeks to understand and problematize students' spatial practices within a predominantly Eurocentric curriculum, highlighting the limits and boundaries of affirmative policies in the face of hegemonic socio-cultural patterns. From this contextualization, the research adopts the concept of Anti-Racist Education as its central axis, analyzing structural racism and its impacts on the construction and circulation of geographical knowledge. In addition, pedagogical strategies are explored that enable a critical and reflective approach to ethnic-racial relations, encouraging the valorization of diversity and the construction of a citizen and ethically humane educational environment. The proposed Digital Primer should serve as an accessible digital teaching resource, offering theoretical and practical support for teachers and students in deconstructing stereotypes and promoting anti-racist geographical education, contributing to and implementing educational practices that tackle racism and promote social justice in the school context. The theoretical foundation is based on references from Geographical Education, articulated with research and authors who have investigated Antiracist Education, such as CIRQUEIRA (2017), MUNANGA (2013), QUIJANO (2005, 2023), PINHEIRO (2023), RATTS (2010, 2023), SANTOS (2013), authors of Geography Teaching, as well as the documents, guidelines and laws that underpin and guide Brazilian education. The methodology adopted has been collaborative qualitative research, with experiences in the school space, co-authored production and writing with focus groups (teachers and students), interviews and the application of a semi-structured questionnaire in elementary school contexts in public and private schools in Natal-RN. In order to identify the potential and weaknesses of the Digital Primer (quality, design, functionality), we will analyze the impressions and speeches about this educational product for Geography Teaching, seeking to understand whether it guides and underpins the fight against racism at school and in the classroom.
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MARIA ROSÂNGELA COSTA CHAVES
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EXPLORING THE POTIGUAR HINTERLAND MESOREGION: THE GAME AS A TEACHING STRATEGY.
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Advisor : EUGENIA MARIA DANTAS
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ADRIANO LIMA TROLEIS
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EUGENIA MARIA DANTAS
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EVANEIDE MARIA DE MELO
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Data: Nov 10, 2025
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In the field of Geography, digital games are configured as tools for the teaching-learning process, moving beyond mere entertainment and contributing to the construction of knowledge. When designed with pedagogical intentionality and clear, well-defined objectives, these games can stimulate learning through curiosity and the overcoming of challenges. Based on these considerations, this research aims to present a digital game titled Exploring the Agreste Potiguar, aimed at the Geography subject for 6th grade of basic education. As a theoretical framework, we cite relevant authors, among whom Kishimoto (1994), Grando (2011), Morais and Castellar (2018), and Santos (1998) stand out. The game, in a maze format and hosted on the digital platform Wordwall, is organized with content that explores the regional dimension based on environmental and socio-economic-cultural aspects of the Mesoregion of Agreste Potiguar. Using an identification strategy through objective questions, the game challenges students to find the best path within the maze to answer questions related to the region. Along the way, the student must avoid “little monsters” that try to prevent them from reaching the correct destination. The theoretical assumptions underpinning this investigation are based on authors who discuss the importance of games in the school context, as well as geographers who address the concept of region and its specificities. Regarding the methodological procedures, the study was preceded by research initially conducted by students and the 6th-grade teacher at Ideal Colégio e Curso, located in the city of Santo Antônio/RN. Additionally, an online survey was conducted using Google Forms with Geography teachers, along with the collection of information from secondary sources. These steps served as the foundation for the knowledge that guided the development of this master's project: the digital game. Thus, it is proposed that the game functions as a teaching-learning tool in education, assisting teachers in teaching the concept of Region, considering the reality of the school, students, and teachers.
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ANOAN DE ARAÚJO MEDEIROS
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Educational Technologies in School Geography: Globalization Themes in Videocasts
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Advisor : DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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LEANDRO VIEIRA CAVALCANTE
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JUSSARA FRAGA PORTUGAL
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Data: Dec 5, 2025
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The presence of Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICTs) in School Geography highlights the need for transformations in pedagogical practices that go beyond merely instrumental use. In Geography teaching, these technologies can promote practices connected to students’ digital experiences and to the development of geographical reasoning through a critical analysis of space, especially when articulated with audiovisual language. This research aimed to develop a didactic guide for the production of videocasts on the theme of globalization, intended for 9th-grade classes in Elementary Education, based on the guidelines of the Brazilian National Common Curriculum Base (BNCC) and the Curriculum Document of Rio Grande do Norte (DCRN). In addition, the study sought to apply the educational product in a 9th-grade class at Escola Estadual Padre Edmund Kagerer in Caicó/RN. The research problem relates to the need to bring Geography teaching closer to students’ digital experiences, addressing challenges such as classroom distraction, the overcoming of purely instrumental uses of DICTs, and the scarcity of studies on the impact of videocasts on the construction of geographical knowledge. The use of this resource proves to be promising and powerful by integrating sound, image, and content, engaging different student profiles and fostering both student protagonism and geographical reasoning. The study adopts a qualitative approach, based on Minayo (2014), as it considers aspects related to meanings, values, and social practices within the educational context. Methodologically, the research employed bibliographical, documentary, and field investigation. The theoretical-conceptual framework includes authors who discuss Geography teaching and School Geography (Cavalcanti, 2003, 2012, 2024; Callai, 2005; Castrogiovanni, 2007; Costa & Ianni, 2018, among others), educational technologies (Moran, 2007; Kenski, 2012; Silva & Canto, 2021), DICTs (Lévy, 1999; Couto, 2014; Pereira & Schuhmacher, 2021), globalization (Santos, 2010 and others), and the use of podcasts and videocasts in education (Canavilhas, 2001; Foschini, 2018; Rosa, 2022). Regarding official documents, the study is grounded in the BNCC (2018) and the DCRN (2018), focusing on the knowledge objects and skills related to globalization for the 9th grade. The results indicate that the videocast constitutes a promising and powerful possibility for pedagogical practices capable of mediating meaningful learning and contributing to the development of consistent geographical reasoning. In this perspective, the educational product also proved effective in expanding teachers’ pedagogical repertoire and possibilities, offering material that supports discussions on globalization in elementary education, promotes the integration of DICTs into school routines, overcomes merely instrumental uses of technology, and values students’ autonomy and protagonism, reaffirming Geography as essential for citizenship education.
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JULIETE DA COSTA RODRIGUES
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Geoeducation in the context of the Seridó Geopark: the board game as a teaching resource in Geography education
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Advisor : LEANDRO VIEIRA CAVALCANTE
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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DAVI DO VALE LOPES
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DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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LEANDRO VIEIRA CAVALCANTE
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MARCELO MARTINS DE MOURA FÉ
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Data: Dec 8, 2025
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This research investigates the pedagogical potential of the board game "Geogame - O Jogo do Geoparque Seridó" as a didactic tool for geoeducation in early elementary grades. Grounded in the principles of active learning methodologies and critical environmental education, the study proposes the development and implementation of a game that integrates knowledge about geodiversity, geoconservation, and sustainability within the context of the Seridó Geopark/RN territory. The proposal is based on the premise that playful approaches enhance meaningful learning of complex geographical concepts by making them tangible for young learners. Methodologically, the work combines a theoretical review of geoeducation, place-based education, and the heritage of the Seridó Geopark. Findings indicate that the game: (1) expands students' awareness of society-nature interactions in the semi-arid region of Rio Grande do Norte; (2) fosters collaborative skills by simulating decision-making scenarios about conservation; and (3) bridges curricular content with local realities. The analysis further highlights how gamification facilitates the understanding of geological processes and their connection to regional environmental challenges, such as desertification. In conclusion, the study validates the game as an effective tool for geoeducation, fulfilling three key roles: (1) democratizing geoeducation through accessible language; (2) strengthening students' emotional connection to natural heritage; and (3) providing a replicable methodology for other schools in the region. The research demonstrates how educational technologies applied to Geography teaching can contribute to both civic education and sustainable territorial development.
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GIRLANE DE LIMA SANTOS
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TEACHING GEOGRAPHY TO STUDENTS WITH ADHD IN SCHOOLS OF MARACANAÚ: DIDACTIC- PEDAGOGICAL GUIDE FOR SIXTH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
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Advisor : IAPONY RODRIGUES GALVAO
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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IAPONY RODRIGUES GALVAO
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DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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TANIA VICENTE VIANA
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Data: Dec 15, 2025
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The principle of inclusion in the teaching-learning process is a fundamental element of contemporary educational practices. Inclusion presupposes considering the diversity and particularities of individuals in the school environment, implementing actions that facilitate learning for all, especially those with special educational needs, such as students with ADHD. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, which can lead to emotional, interpersonal, academic, and professional impairments, among other things. From this perspective, by situating the discussion within the field of school geography teaching, this work aims to develop a didactic-pedagogical guide with guidelines and teaching strategies, considering the learning of this population of students in the sixth grade of elementary school. For this purpose, a qualitative and exploratory research approach was conducted, understanding that the construction of knowledge about the object of study occurs throughout the research process, promoting greater familiarity with the phenomenon under investigation (Gil, 2002; Marconi and Lakatos, 2003). The methodological procedures involved bibliographic, documentary, and field research. The bibliographic research aimed to gather information about the guiding themes of the investigation: a) ADHD (Barkley, 2024; Braga, 2023; DuPaul and Storner, 2007); b) School Inclusion (Mantoan, 2011 and 2015; Correia, 2008; Glat and Oliveira, 2003), c) Teaching Geography and School Geography (Castellar and Vilhena, 2023; Cavalcanti, 2012, 2013, 2019; Pontuscha, Paganelli and Cacete, 2009); d) intersection between the teaching of Geography and Inclusion (Silva and Alves, 2023; Montenegro and Ribeiro, 2016); e) technical and pedagogical guidelines for preparing the guide (Libâneo, 2013; Oliveira, 2013; Zaballa, 1998; Rangel, Delcarro and Oliveira, 2019). Furthermore, a state-of-the-art study was conducted on teaching Geography to students with ADHD, taking as a reference the academic productions on the subject over the last ten years (2015-2024). Regarding documentary research, we sought to interpret official documents dealing with school inclusion in Brazil (Brazil, 1988, 1996, 2008, 2015, 2021), as well as on the teaching of Geography in the final years of Elementary School, such as the National Common Curricular Base - BNCC (Brazil, 2017) and the Maracanaú Curricular Base - BCM (Maracanaú, 2019). The field research stage consisted of interviews with six Geography teachers and a representative of the Maracanaú Department of Education. The data were interpreted following Bardin's (2015) content analysis method, with pre-analysis, exploration of the material, and treatment and interpretation of the results. The research findings provided the basis for the development of the text "ADHD: A Didactic- Pedagogical Guide for Geography Teachers." The research product was anchored in real-life situations from everyday teaching, offering theoretical and methodological insights capable of expanding the possibilities for inclusive teaching of School Geography. The resource includes clarification on the behavioral and cognitive characteristics of ADHD, along with suggestions for pedagogical mediation strategies and teaching situations, all of which are referential in nature. It thus serves as a support resource for teachers, aiming to contribute to the dynamization of the Geography teaching-learning process for all students, especially those diagnosed with ADHD.
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MERCIA CARLA DA SILVA PEREIRA
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THE GAME IN CARTOGRAPHIC LITERACY IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION – EARLY YEARS: possibilities for interactive learning in School Geography.
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Advisor : DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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DJANNI MARTINHO DOS SANTOS SOBRINHO
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DENISE WILDNER THEVES
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JADER JANER MOREIRA LOPES
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Data: Dec 18, 2025
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In contemporary times, there is a need for School Geography to be addressed through methodological strategies and the use of teaching resources that can contribute to the development of cartographic skills, important for the construction of geographic reasoning during the educational process. In this sense, the present research aimed to develop and validate an analog educational game that stimulates the understanding of the objects of knowledge related to school cartography in Elementary Education – Early Years. The specific objectives were: (a) to characterize School Geography in the context of Elementary Education – Early Years; (b) to analyze the concept of place in Basic Education; and (c) to relate cartographic literacy to the educational game “Trilhas de um Vaqueiro no Sertão de Caicó,” aimed at students of the 5th grade of Elementary Education. Methodologically, the investigation consisted of bibliographic research based on authors such as Cavalcanti (2019), Passini (2012), Callai (2004), Castrogiovanni (2000), Oliveira (2023), Santos (2006), Tuan (2015), Kishimoto (1999), among others, who discuss the teaching of cartography at the beginning of Basic Education, cartographic literacy, the category of place, and the use of games as a didactic resource. In addition, a documentary analysis was also carried out of the curriculum guiding documents in Brazil, based on the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), and in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, on the Documento Curricular do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (DCERN). The research was conducted through a qualitative, exploratory approach, and for the development of the cartographic game five stages were followed: research, conception, planification, implementation, and evaluation. The validation of the research was carried out with 5th grade students of the Escola Estadual Senador Dinarte Mariz, located in the western zone of the urban area of the municipality of Caicó/RN. Among the results, the educational game entitled “Trilhas de um Vaqueiro no Sertão de Caicó” and the didactic sequence that guides teaching practices and supported the students during their learning process stand out, enriching the pedagogical practice of the teachers. It was found that the didactic resource developed enhances the learning of skills necessary for cartographic literacy and awakens interest, motivating the students through the interactivity and the playfulness provided
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