O clima e sua abordagem geográfica na educação básica: A perspectiva dos professores de Geografia em Porto Nacional - TO

Abstract

Understanding climate has always been fundamental for humanity, for countless reasons. In the context of elementary education, its study is necessary for the development of children and young people, as part of their learning to read and intervene in the world. This research proposes to analyze the perspective of Geography teachers from the 2nd cycle of elementary school (6th to 9th year) in state schools in the city of Porto Nacional - TO, on the objects of knowledge related to climate in the Geography discipline. The research was carried out with 10 teachers from the Porto Nacional state network, through interviews, seeking to identify the challenges of teaching, the perspectives on the approach to climate and its relationship with the teaching of Geography. Therefore, the work is based on qualitative research, addressing subjective aspects based on teaching experience. The interviews revealed that, despite the various difficulties faced, such as the lack of adequate infrastructure, technological tools and overcrowded classrooms, the main obstacle reported by teachers is the overload of subjects beyond their training. This overload prevents them from dedicating themselves exclusively to their area of knowledge and improving the teaching of certain content, especially those related to climate. Therefore, it is necessary to rethink the redistribution of teachers' workload and provide continued training, as a way to face these challenges. Without these measures, teachers may opt for superficial approaches to the topic, among other things, due to difficulties in delving deeper and preparing for classes.