Contribuições do ensino da história local no município de Sousa, PB : da época dos dinossauros aos primeiros anos do século XX

Abstract

This dissertation presents a discussion on the importance of teaching local history in Sousa, Paraíba. The work aims to investigate teachers' perceptions of local history education and understand how it occurs in elementary schools in the referred city. For this, a qualitative methodology was adopted, using semi-structured interviews with eight educators from the municipality. The results obtained indicate that the teaching of local history in Sousa begins from the 3rd year of elementary school, but faces problems such as the lack of specific teaching materials. The research highlights that, despite the difficulties, there is a recognition of the importance of this education for building citizenship and developing research and critical analysis skills in students. To address the lack of resources, this work proposed the development of a didactic booklet on the history of Sousa, which aims to provide structured and accessible material for teachers, covering chronological aspects and the analysis of events and personalities that shaped local history. Additionally, the use of digital resources and the production of films and documentaries are suggested to complement the teaching. Thus, it is concluded that there is a need to review school curricula to more effectively include the region's history, as well as the importance of continuous teacher training. The implementation of a didactic booklet is seen as an important step to improve teaching and engage students, promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of Sousa. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]