Mapeamento participativo virtual: desenvolvimento de módulo didático para o ensino de geografia em ambiente virtual no IFAP

Abstract

Professional and Technological Education (PTE) requires pedagogical practices capable of integrating theoretical knowledge with applied experiences. However, the teaching of Geography faces limitations when fieldwork cannot be carried out. In this context, this study sought to answer the following research question: how can a virtual participatory mapping teaching module, developed using secondary data and WebGIS platforms, promote the understanding of the concepts of scale, territoriality, and cartographic representation among PTE students in remote learning contexts? The general objective was to develop and validate a virtual participatory mapping teaching module for Geography teaching in the context of Professional and Technological Education. Methodologically, this is an applied qualitative study developed through a systematic literature review, documentary analysis of normative and curricular references related to PTE, and the development of an educational product based on WebGIS platforms and publicly available geospatial databases. The results demonstrated that the literature review confirmed the pedagogical potential of virtual participatory mapping. The documentary analysis showed that the proposed module is aligned with the curricular guidelines of Professional and Technological Education, while the educational product presented a coherent instructional design, technical feasibility, and potential for replication in different educational contexts. It is concluded that the proposed module represents a consistent alternative for strengthening Cartography teaching in Professional and Technological Education, expanding opportunities for active learning even in situations where face-to-face field activities are not feasible.