USE OF DIDACTIC SEQUENCE AS A INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING OBJECT IN TEACHING THE LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS
Physical. Thermodynamics. Meaningful Learning. Software.
The present dissertation work deals with the application of a didactic sequence as an instructive learning object for the teaching of the laws of thermodynamics. Therefore, a research was carried out that addresses Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning, where aspects related to subsumers, anchoring, among others, will be emphasized in the theoretical foundation. It will also discuss how the use of Information Technologies (ICTs) can contribute to the flexibility of Physics teaching. The theoretical framework also exposes the laws of thermodynamics, highlighting the concepts and mathematical deductions that present the laws. The development and application of the educational product constitute the final part of the dissertation. It is made up of Vascak software simulations, involving the laws of thermodynamics, a card game, a quiz and video lessons, all focused on thermodynamics. The educational product was applied to two classes of the first grade of high school, running through the Google Meet videoconferencing platform, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In the results of the application of this didactic sequence, it was observed that the students had no knowledge about thermodynamics, that is, the content was new for them, as it was applied in a 1st year class, which in turn, brought meaning as to the way it was taught, leading them to reflect on the role of thermodynamics in everyday life. From the execution of this work, it was described by the analysis of the students' responses that the development process of this educational product can be much more participatory and involving when using methods in which the student can interact and be the protagonist of your own learning.