Investigando a prática pedagógica docente em um instituto federal: um estudo de caso: um olhar na perspectiva do pensamento maiêutico socrático.

Abstract

The present research presents a qualitative approach, with case study characteristics, it is directed towards the pedagogical practice of a teacher who develops maieutics socratic and matetic in his educational practice. The objective of the research was to investigate principles and foundations that support the pedagogical practice of a teacher at a professional education institution in the city of Pelotas/RS, highlighting those that arouse the student's desire to learn. As instruments for data collection, records of the researcher, class diaries and student project reports were used, as well as semi-structured interviews with the teacher and students of the professor's optional subject, the focus of the research. The method of data analysis was done through descriptive analysis and content analysis. From the results found, it could be inferred that the investigated teacher presents evidence of an innovative pedagogical practice, having as principles and foundations that underpin his practice the ability to awaken creativity in his students, as well as encourage them to work in a collaborative (cooperation), in addition to encouraging, from the construction of projects, the autonomy of students. As a product of the dissertation, an interactive e-book was developed in which it presents the theoretical contribution and peculiarities of the research environment.