O vocabulário em língua inglesa como proposta de aprendizagem significativa no Ensino Fundamental: um estudo de caso

This study presents the evaluation of a vocabulary teaching proposal in the English language for Upper Elementary Education, focusing on meaningful learning. The research is theoretically based on the Theory of Meaningful Learning, and the methodological procedures involve an applied research with a qualitative approach, in the form of a case study. Data collection was carried out through three assessments: a pre-test, a post-test, and a delayed post-test, and the analysis was supported by an observation grid focused on student performance. The results highlight the use of mind maps, with an emphasis on regional/local vocabulary, as potentially significant elements for learning English vocabulary. The main advantages were the ability to use different expressions and words in a given context, vocabulary progression and expansion, greater word retention, mastery, and gradual development of the lexical repertoire related to the theme.