Computação desplugada no ensino fundamental I: uma experiência metodológica numa escola pública na Paraíba.

Abstract

This work aims to teach basic concepts of Computer Science to elementary school students through the methodology of Computer Science Unplugged. This methodology allows the teaching of Computing concepts without any contact with computers in schools, through playful activities and games, using different materials. The group chosen was the 2nd year of primary education at a State School in the city of Campina Grande - PB, with students in the age group between 6 and 8 years. The subjects covered in the classes were: Counting the points - binary numbers and Coloring with numbers - representation of images, which were selected from the book Computer Science Unplugged (Bell, T., Witten, I. H., Fellows, M., Adams, R., & McKenzie, J., 2011). The activities were adapted according to the group of the 2nd grade class. The students apprehended very well the content, were very participative and claimed to have learned some basic principles of Computer Science, which has been proven through small tests and evaluations and the monitoring of classroom activities. We conclude that with the use of this methodology it is possible to transmit the basic knowledge of Computing without using any computer.