Ensino de lógica de programação para jovens e crianças por meio de oficinas baseadas em jogos digitais

Abstract

This work aims to investigate and apply methodologies for teaching programming logic to children and young people through pedagogical workshops based on digital games. The research is based on authors who advocate active learning, gamification, and the development of computational thinking, such as Papert (1994), Prensky (2001), and Valente (1999). The proposed methodology is organized into weekly meetings with progressive activities that use digital tools such as Scratch and Minecraft Education Edition, promoting playful interaction and the construction of algorithms through challenges of increasing complexity. Specific objectives include the introduction of concepts of sequence, repetition, conditions, variables, and logical operators, as well as the development of socio-emotional skills, creativity, and autonomy in students. It is expected that the application of the methodology will provide increased knowledge in programming logic, greater student engagement and motivation, and the production of pedagogical artifacts such as games and systems developed in groups or individually. Furthermore, the research discusses practical limitations, such as infrastructure and teacher training, and suggests diversified application scenarios, including extracurricular workshops, curriculum integration, and university extension projects.