A robótica na pedagogia da alternância, integrando o conhecimento tradicional na educação da Amazônia

Abstract

This paper explores the application of robotics as a means of integrating technology and traditional knowledge in rural education, taking as a reference the Escola Família Agroextrativista do Carvão (EFAC), in Amapá. Based on the Pedagogy of Alternation, EFAC combines technical-scientific teaching with the empirical knowledge of the Amazonian peoples. The proposal investigated involves the use of robotics in the automation of irrigation systems in family farming, promoting better use of water resources and encouraging students to apply technology to solve everyday challenges. In this context, an accessible technological project was developed, combined with the preparation of educational booklets, to facilitate the assimilation of concepts and their practical application. The study suggests that the adoption of accessible technologies can strengthen the autonomy of riverside communities, allowing residents themselves to manage technological solutions aimed at sustainability.