THE CONSTRUCTIONIST PREMISES OF SEYMOUR PAPERT AND COMPUTING IN BASIC EDUCATION: WHAT DOES THE PAST TEACH US?

Abstract

Constructionism is a theoretical approach developed by Seymour Papert and colleagues in the 1960s, based on Jean Piaget's constructivism. Papert suggests that individuals build their knowledge from their experiences and that children are more motivated when they use technology as a learning tool. The CNE/CEB Opinion nº 2/2022, approved by the Ministry of Education (MEC), establishes guidelines for teaching computing in Basic Education as a complement to the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), and states, municipalities, and the Federal District have to begin its implementation. Computing, being a relatively recent field of knowledge, presents numerous challenges. This document aims to contribute to the implementation of computing in the BNCC, based on Papert's constructionist approach in education. The methodology includes bibliographic research on Seymour Papert's works from primary and secondary sources, as well as documentary analysis of the BNCC. The research demonstrates that the experience of constructionism reveals important principles to be considered in addressing the challenges of implementing computing in Basic Education and finally presents reflections and solutions based on the historical experience of constructionism.