Aldeia Matrinxã: análise das potencialidades didáticas para o ensino de geografia.

Abstract

The present work presents the result of an observational research, following a descriptive analytical paradigm that has as its theme "Aldeia Matrinxã: analysis of didactic potentialities for the teaching of geography". The Matrinxã Village belongs to the municipality of Nhamundá-AM that over the years, despite the frequent contact with the population of the cities of Nhamundá-AM and Faro-PA, the ethnic Hexkaryanas that inhabit this village try to maintain their mother tongue, culture, customs , Values ​​and tradition in order to cultivate their cultural identity. The work presents the considerations of an academic who is a resident of this village, and counted on the contribution of local residents, as well as the teachers of the Municipal School Pedro Waraka, to weave their considerations on the analysis made. In this diagnosis, the characteristics of the community are presented regarding physical, social, economic and environmental characteristics; Elements of great value for the teaching of geography. Hexkaryanas, like many ethnic groups inhabiting the Amazon, have a culturally developed relationship with the land and draw from it what they need for their survival. They develop a relationship of greater balance and respect for the environment, where the products of the land (fish, fruits, hunting etc.) are vital to their livelihood. The research results point to the Matrinxã Village as a non-formal learning space in potential, through a prior planning of the activities developed there and the sensitivity of the teacher to know how to take advantage of this potential in the organization of their classes. Therefore, it is believed that this work can be collaborative in identifying the potential of this village to teach and learn geography and at the same time to cultivate in students the appreciation of their own culture.