A realidade aumentada na educação profissional e tecnológica: Inovações na Formação Docente

Abstract

This study investigates the contributions of Augmented Reality (AR) to the professional development of teachers in Professional and Technological Education (PTE) at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amapá (IFAP). The research is linked to the research line Educational Practices in Professional and Technological Education, specifically within Macroproject 1, which focuses on methodological proposals and teaching resources for formal and non-formal educational settings in PTE, addressing key teaching and learning issues and promoting the integration of digital technologies into the school environment through teacher education initiatives. Although previous studies have highlighted the growing use of AR in the teaching-learning process and its contemporary relevance, scientific production on the subject remains concentrated in countries such as the United States, Taiwan, and Turkey, while Latin America, particularly Brazil, still shows limited representation. This is an applied research study with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire administered to PTE teachers from the Macapá and Santana campuses of IFAP. Content analysis was used as the basis for data treatment. The findings indicate frequent use of digital resources in teaching practices, with 77.8% of participants reporting that they use them always or often. However, the adoption of AR in the classroom remains low, as 91.7% of respondents stated that they had never used it, and 97.2% reported little or no participation in continuing education activities on the topic. Despite this scenario, 61.1% stated that they know what AR is, 86.1% expressed interest in participating in a training mini-course, and teachers’ perceptions suggest that AR may contribute to facilitating the learning of complex content and enhancing student engagement. Nevertheless, limitations related to infrastructure and the need for teacher training were also identified. As an educational product, an online training mini-course on AR was developed in order to foster pedagogical practices involving AR and strengthen teacher education in response to current demands in PTE.