Concept map in the training of portuguese language teachers: a possibility for active learning

Abstract

This article aims to reflect on the use of the conceptual map in the continued training of Portuguese language teachers as a learning strategy based on the principles of active methodology, analyzing data from 14 teachers in the 9th year of Elementary School from six schools in a private education network in the southern region of the state of Santa Catarina. The methodology used was qualitative, intervention-action type. For teacher training, the conceptual map was used as a learning strategy, data collection, as well as the scale by Bhusnurmath et al. (2017) being used with the purpose of analyzing the repercussions of the proposal. The results show that the use of conceptual maps in continuing education helps to promote conceptual changes and practices aimed at participating teachers. The importance of theoretical-practical workshops is also highlighted with the aim of deepening knowledge and teaching skills in using the conceptual map as a learning strategy based on the principles of active methodology.