ESTUDO DE CAMPO NO LITORAL SEMIÁRIDO COMO INSTRUMENTO PEDAGÓGICO NO ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM DA GEOGRAFIA: UMA ABORDAGEM ENTRE O MANGUEZAL E AS SALINAS

Abstract

The article explores the use of field classes as a pedagogical tool in teaching Geography, connecting theory and practice. The activity was carried out in the municipality of Macau/RN, with students from Elementary School II, and included three stops: observation of the coastal landscape, study of the mangrove ecosystem and analysis of salt production. These practices were based on the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), with an emphasis on active methodology. The objectives involved integrating theoretical content with socio-environmental reality and stimulating critical analysis by students. During the field, students observed local biodiversity, economic processes and interactions between human activities and the environment, producing materials such as sketches and mental maps. The results indicated that field practice favored the development of skills such as observation, critical analysis and teamwork, in addition to promoting greater environmental awareness. This approach proved to be an essential tool for making learning more meaningful, standing out as a transformative methodology in Geography teaching.