O trabalho com cartografia no 6o ano: um olhar sobre a prática dos professores e o uso do livro didático em escola de Lagoa Seca / PB.

Abstract

Cartography is a field of knowledge in Geography that requires special attention in its school modality, since it is necessary for all kinds of geographic themes. Therefore, knowing how to read maps and understand them is essential. However, we identified that cartographic studies do not properly occur in the teaching of Geography. For this reason, the goal of this work is to assess the pedagogical practices of Geography teachers of 6th grade of the elementary school related to the uses of the cartographic features in their classrooms. It has been used qualitative methodology by using semi structured interviews in the process. We realized that the main source of information utilized for cartographic studies and other subjects was the textbook. We also perceived that the maps featured in the textbook was hard for 6th grade students to understand. In addition, the History teacher who teaches Geography admitted having had difficulties to work on this subject. Additionally, the interviewed teachers claimed that students reach 6th grade with insufficient learning to develop such concepts. Thus, it is indispensable appropriate education to teachers, in addition to work condition, so education might improve. Thereunto, public policies must prioritize the public educational process.