Implicação do uso de metodologias ativas no engajamento Acadêmico: Um estudo com estudantes do curso de Administração

Abstract

This article addresses the themes of academic engagement and teaching methodologies, which play a central role in the learning process of the Business Administration program at the Center for Applied Social Sciences of the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), João Pessoa Campus. The study aimed to identify the contribution of the teaching methodologies used by the program’s faculty to student engagement. It is exploratory and qualitative research, as this approach is more suitable for the proposed questions. For the definition of research subjects, accessibility and availability of participants were adopted as criteria, prioritizing students in the 7th and eighth semesters, since they are in the final stage of the program and, consequently, have greater academic experience and exposure to different teaching methodologies. In total, 14 students of both genders, aged between 20 and 54, participated and were enrolled in morning and evening classes. The results showed that students’ understanding of academic engagement goes beyond merely executing mandatory tasks, involving proactive participation and pursuing complementary activities, such as research groups and tutoring programs. Furthermore, the statements revealed that curiosity and interest in the practical application of knowledge, through active methodologies, are central to student engagement.