This paper will present a methodology used in the course of Mechanics, discipline of the first or second semester of Engineering courses of PUC-Minas, using constructivist scripts. In this proposal, students develop Mechanics concepts and tools through the execution of experiments and discussions with the other students and with the teacher. There are no lectures during the semester. This methodology was inspired by the work of the group led by Engenia Etkina, at Rutgers University in the United States. The proposal is that students learn Physics in similar way which scientists build knowledge. The evaluation of the methodology was done through pre and post-tests, FCI (Force Concept Inventory), and questionnaires to evaluate students’ opinions. The results of the satisfaction questionnaires were positive in all the groups. The quantitative results of the FCI indicate that the methodology was satisfactory in the classes of the 2nd period and not satisfactory in the classes of the 1st period.
Keywords:
active learning; Physics Education; ISLE
