Tecnologia, pensamento crítico e o ensino de Filosofia

Abstract

This research, entitled Technology, Critical Thinking, and the Teaching of Philosophy, is part of the Philosophy Teaching research line of the Professional Graduate Program in Philosophy (PROF-FILO) at the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT). Its objective is to investigate the use of digital tools in the teaching-learning process in Philosophy, with an emphasis on the impact of these technologies on the development of critical thinking. The research problem is outlined based on the following question: to what extent can digital culture and the intensive use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) contribute to the automation of thought, thus compromising critical autonomy in the teaching of Philosophy? The theoretical foundation is based on the contributions of Critical Theory, especially the reflections of Theodor W. Adorno and Max Horkheimer on instrumental reason, the cultural industry, and the effects of technification on educational processes. This is a qualitative, bibliographical study. The research seeks to identify, analyze, and highlight the main barriers that hinder, or even prevent, the consolidation of critical thinking in the context of the pedagogical use of ICTs in Philosophy teaching. As an educational product, the proposal is to create an interactive and collaborative virtual bulletin board, entitled "Technology and the Teaching of Philosophy," structured around four thematic axes: (I) positive aspects; (II) negative aspects; (III) challenges; and (IV) proposed solutions. The bulletin board will be developed on the Padlet digital platform, allowing for the active participation of Philosophy students and instructors through the insertion of diverse content (texts, images, videos, comments, among others). The proposal aims to foster critical and creative participation among students, promoting a dialogic, visually stimulating, and pedagogically meaningful learning experience.