Aplicabilidade da técnica “mapas mentais” no ensino médio

Abstract

This work had as its theme the applicability of the technique called "Mind Maps" by faculty and students at the high school. Initially it approaches, albeit superficially, the main areas of knowledge and concepts related to the topic such as neuroscience of learning, considerations about memory processes, the concept of cognitive network and the theory of meaningful learning. With a view to a reading of the opinion of teachers about the technique we prepared a short presentation video on the subject, which was sent by electronic means, the establishment of public and private in São José dos Campos - SP, together with a form of diagnosis. Brings as a result of the study a quantitative and qualitative overview of the familiarity of teachers with the theme, relevance and tool application feasibility in school planning and the adoption, by the students, such as school records. It was observed, results analysis, which, despite some difficulties in the public education sphere, the technique of acceptance by teachers is satisfactory and the potential use of it, by the students. It should be noted that the training and qualification of faculty and students are important factors in success, optimization and further development of technical focus.