THE METHODOLOGY OF PROBLEMATIZATION IN THE RESCUE OF TRADITIONAL GAMES: EXPERIENCE REPORT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This study is linked to the Master's Graduate Program in Physical Education in the National Network (PROEF), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT), Presidente Prudente Campus. The objective is to make an experience report based on the description of the interventions carried out between October and December 2025, with 35 students from the 4th year of elementary school, in a public school in the municipality of Campo Grande (MS). Using the Methodology of Problematization of the Arco de Meguerez and starting from the Freirean perspective, the interventions started from problems about popular games, their origins and their generational interpretations. It was possible to conclude that the occurrence of moments in which families experience the ludic culture and pass it on to their children, generate significant knowledge. However, due to many factors, families have attributed the function of this experience to schools. In turn, many schools make it impossible for Ludic Cultures to happen, due to the fact that, among other reasons, there is an appreciation of some contents, to the detriment of others. The methodology of problematizing the Maguerez arch shows us that it is possible to think of active methodologies capable of involving students in a process of critical autonomy in physical education classes. Therefore, there is a possibility that popular games will resurface as a playful culture within schools, making what was once common in our streets, may reappear in the corners and charms of schools.