O conteúdo de energia eólica no ensino de Geografia

Abstract

In school geography scope, Wind Power theme stands out due to its attribution as a power source as well as its relevance for the social life and human activities, while it is strongly related to the geographic space. According to space perspective, this subject-matter is related to many reality aspects, along with economics, politics, environment, society, culture, etc. The present work locates this topic according to space perspective while describes its spatiality, its socio-environmental implications and its relations with reality dimensions, in order to understand it as inherent to recognition of geographic space. On this, the aim of the present research was to analyze the theme of Wind Power and its development in the teaching of geography. The understanding of how this topic presents itself in the teaching of geography; the affinity between the teacher and this matter, as well as the relation between the theme and methodology and teaching resources constitute the contribution that this research can bring to the understanding of the relationships that involve these many elements of the teaching process. The applied methodology consisted of a bibliographic survey followed by analysis of the Wind Power theme found in textbooks, as well as application of questionnaire directed to geography teachers. Despite the importance of wind energy as an expanding economic activity, studies on this subject in school geography still have gaps regarding the non-verification of the spatiality and its social and environmental impacts, which are crucial to understanding the subject within the geographical perspective. The content on Wind Power in textbooks is also insufficient and needs complementation, remarkably with regard to contents that focuses on this theme from a geographical perspective, mostly teaching resources alternative to traditional ones, such as extra-textbooks, maps and games, in addition to new methodologies.