A aplicação do software MIT App Inventor: aprendizagem significativa para a modalidade de Educação de Jovens e Adultos / PROEJA no Campus IFBA Santo Amaro - BA.

Abstract

Contemporary education faces significant challenges, especially regarding inclusion and the development of critical and autonomous citizens. In Brazil, the National Program for the Integration of Vocational Education with Basic Education in the Youth and Adult Education Modality (Proeja) emerges as one alternative in response to these demands, seeking to integrate knowledge that fosters social emancipation and the integral development of students. In this context, the use of digital technologies as teaching tools and intermediaries for meaningful learning is crucial. By adopting MIT App Inventor as its methodological approach, the IFBA Santo Amaro Campus exemplifies the application of innovative resources in teaching practice, aligning with legal guidelines that promote inclusive education. This work aims to investigate how these technologies can facilitate social inclusion and the democratization of knowledge, reflecting on the importance of developing technological competencies in the context of vocational education. Furthermore, the research is grounded in discussions about active methodologies and Computational Thinking (CT), which are so important for the training of professionals capable of solving today's world. Thus, this study is part of a broader debate on the relationship between education, work, and inclusion, seeking to contribute to the construction of a more just and accessible education. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) App Inventor software is presented as a methodological proposal to enrich teaching practices. The study argues for the legality of the government's proposed inclusive education policy, from the perspective of Proeja, discussing compliance with federal laws by the country's educational system for this modality. Regarding Digital Technological Education, it addresses the development of teaching based on innovative methodologies, with an emphasis on social inclusion and/or the democratization of technological knowledge. It also addresses current legislation regarding the importance of concatenating education, work, profession, and technological inclusion as foundations for contributing to emancipation, considering the individual's experiences, culture, knowledge, difficulties, and nuances. The study also presents arguments that emerge from Computational Thinking and Informatics Transposition. The research discusses the use of active methodologies in Proeja, adopting a qualitative and quantitative approach, based on an exploratory investigation of theoretical references related to the topic.