Enriquecimento da aprendizagem de Física com a utilização das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação

Abstract

Communication Technologies (ICT), therefore it is important to use these technologies to improve teaching and learning processes. This is of particular importance, especially in the fields of physics and chemistry, where students failure is high and suggests that more investment in this area will facilitate learning and increase the success of our students. However, the use of technology, by itself, does not solve the problem: it is necessary to use the technologies and methodologies that promote studentcentered learning, through their action, interaction, collaboration / cooperation, making it the main driving force behind the construction of their own knowledge. Teacher-centered methodologies, in which the main goal is the communication from teachers to their students, play a less important role. Based on action research methodologies, the application of technologies that enhance the promotion of student-centered learning was studied, not only on theoretical classes but also on those with a more practical approach in the laboratory. A platform for teaching - learning was used, in the classroom or even remotely, as well as a database specifically designed for the management of laboratory equipment which is very important during the setup of laboratory activities. The analysis of the achieved results is done by comparing the classes that experimented these methodologies with the classes that didn't. The results obtained in the classes that were using this methodology were much better: better environment, better attention / concentration and more activity. Consequently, the produced documents have higher quality and improve educational outcomes. These are encouraging results for the implementation and extension to other disciplines and learning environments, having just as drawback the need of adequate technological means.

Date of Award	25 Jan 2013
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	António Andrade (Supervisor)