Intuitive knowledge and conceptual changes from the physical-natural problems: implications for the teaching of Geography
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2179-0892.geousp.2024.230681Keywords:
conceptual change, physical-natural components, p-prims, geography teaching, intuitive knowledgeAbstract
The article aims to analyze the application of the theory of knowledge in pieces in solving physical-natural problems within the context of School Geography. The research involved students from a Federal University in the State of São Paulo. The students were challenged to develop arguments about the following geographical situation: “Can the Borborema Plateau really be the main influencer of the semi-arid climate in Brazil?” The collected data included: a) audio and video recordings; b) analysis of written materials, such as argumentative frameworks and final reports, to identify the presence of intuitive knowledge in the justifications presented. The results suggest relevant issues for Geography teaching, highlighting the importance of raising teachers’ awareness about the impact of intuitive knowledge on conceptual learning and the need to anticipate didactic interventions to promote conceptual changes
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