TITLE:
Project-Based Learning as a Tool for Sounding Perception and Developing Socio-Emotional Skills in 4th-Grade Students
AUTHORS:
Angélica M. M. Freitas, Bianca C. Rossi, Sandra G. Pereira, Marcos Roberto Dos Santos, Carlos A. M. Dos Santos, Marco Antonio C. Pereira
KEYWORDS:
Elementary School, Environment, Sound Perception
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.10 No.7,
July
11,
2019
ABSTRACT:
This
reports an analysis of the application of Project-Based Learning (PBL)
methodology with a group of 17 students of the 4th grade of an elementary
school at Taubaté town, São Paulo State, Brazil. The objective
was to teach concepts related to noise pollution in order to educate kids
committed to the environment. The project was developed with teams using eight
stages applied between April and June of 2018. The social-emotional skills were
observed at all stages, which contributed to the development of the concept of
pollution. Although some students had shown difficulties to work in teams, they
finished their activities and recognized their needs to improve collaboration.
In addition, they also understood the dangers of noise pollution and the
importance of changing habits in their daily lives.