DANCING WITH MEANING: A Methodological Proposal for Meaningful Learning through Dance.
school physical education; dance; teaching; learning; social media.
Traditionally, Physical Education focuses on teaching sports, gymnastics, dance, games, and other bodily practices. However, it is fundamental that students understand the reason behind each movement performed. The research was conducted at the Military College of Rio de Janeiro, where, predominantly, Physical Education classes emphasize procedural aspects. Thus, we recognize the need to develop knowledge about the teaching of concepts, considering the connection between content according to (Zabala, 1998, p. 62), cognitive (such as knowledge and beliefs), affective (feelings and preferences) and behavioral (actions and intentions). The investigation of the pedagogical intervention type and with a qualitative approach used the Theory of Meaningful Learning as a theoretical framework. The research focused on the teaching of dance to students aged 13 to 15, the "Alpha Generation", marked by the influence of new technologies and social media. The main objective was to evaluate the impact of applying the Flipped Classroom methodology, mediated by dance and Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICT) in Physical Education classes, experiencing a valuable pedagogical resource for the Brazilian Military School System and other elementary schools.