Impacto do uso do método expositivo-explicativo no desenvolvimento cognitivo da criança do 5º ano de vida do Centro Infantil Laranjinha-Maputo

Abstract

The present study analyzed the impact of using the Expository-Explanatory Method on the Cognitive Development of 5th Grade Children. This is a study with a qualitative approach and as for the object it is a case study carried out at the Children's Center Laranjinha children's center, the techniques used for data collection were observation, interview and documentary research, as for data analysis we opted Children's Center for content analysis. The research sample included 6 participants, all female kindergarten teachers. Regarding the research results, 7 questions were created that responded to the research objectives. Based on the data presented, it can be concluded that educators use explanation, guidance and demonstration methods during activities directed at the areas of Knowledge of the World, Language, Notions of Mathematics and Musical Expression, where the participants also highlighted the Expository-Explanatory method as effective in stimulating the cognitive processes, perception, attention, memory, thought and language of the 5th year child. The educators argue that the impact of using the expository-explanatory method at Children's Center Laranjinha plays a fundamental role in the cognitive development of children in the 5th year of life, recognizing its effectiveness in promoting concentration during guided activities and learning and that the Its use leads to a positive impact on the child's cognitive development through concentration while carrying out activities aimed at helping children develop their cognitive skills.