Local Curriculum Implementation as a Pedagogical Strategy for Promoting Meaningful Learning in Basic Education: A Case Study of Samuel Graciano Secondary School in Mecanhelas

 Implementação do Currículo Local como Estratégia Pedagógica para Promoção da Aprendizagem Significativa no Ensino Básico: Estudo de Caso na Escola Secundária Samuel Graciano de Mecanhelas

 

Anacleto Eusebio Assane[1]

Pulano Lenade Biosse[2]

Resumo

O presente estudo analisa a implementação do Currículo Local como estratégia pedagógica para a promoção da aprendizagem significativa no ensino básico, tendo como estudo de caso a Escola Secundária Samuel Graciano de Mecanhelas, na província do Niassa, Moçambique. A investigação adopta uma abordagem qualitativa, com recurso ao método de estudo de caso, envolvendo professores, alunos e gestores escolares. Os dados foram recolhidos através de entrevistas semi-estruturadas, observação não participante e análise documental. Os resultados indicam que a implementação do Currículo Local ocorre de forma irregular e pouco sistematizada, dependendo da iniciativa individual dos professores. Apesar disso, os alunos demonstram maior compreensão e interesse quando os conteúdos são contextualizados com a sua realidade sociocultural. Contudo, identificam-se desafios significativos, como a falta de formação docente, escassez de materiais didácticos e fraca articulação entre escola e comunidade. Conclui-se que o Currículo Local possui potencial para promover a aprendizagem significativa, embora a sua eficácia dependa de condições institucionais, formação contínua dos professores e maior envolvimento comunitário.

Palavras-chave: Currículo Local, Aprendizagem significativa, Contextualização do ensino, Educação básica

 

Local Curriculum Implementation as a Pedagogical Strategy for Promoting Meaningful Learning in Basic Education: A Case Study of Samuel Graciano Secondary School in Mecanhelas

 

Abstract

This study analyzes the implementation of the Local Curriculum as a pedagogical strategy for promoting meaningful learning in basic education, using the case study of Samuel Graciano Secondary School in Mecanhelas, Niassa Province, Mozambique. The research adopts a qualitative approach based on a case study method, involving teachers, students, and school administrators. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, and document analysis. The findings indicate that the implementation of the Local Curriculum is irregular and poorly systematized, largely depending on individual teacher initiative. However, students show greater understanding and interest when learning content is contextualized to their sociocultural reality. Significant challenges were also identified, including lack of teacher training, shortage of teaching materials, and weak school-community collaboration. The study concludes that the Local Curriculum has the potential to promote meaningful learning, although its effectiveness depends on institutional conditions, continuous teacher training, and stronger community involvement.

Keywords: Local Curriculum; Meaningful learning; Contextualized teaching; Basic education.

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[1] Mestrando em Gestão e Administração Educacional na Universidade Católica de Moçambique, email: 711250026@ucm.ac.mz .

[2] Mestrando em Gestão e Administração Educacional na Universidade Católica de Moçambique, E-mail: lenadeazosta1996@gmail.com / 711250286@ucm.ac.mz; ORCID: 0009-0004-5862-8826; Lattes: https://lattes.cnpq.br/9649177078394112 .