O USO DA MÚSICA COMO INSTRUMENTO PEDAGÓGICO NO ENSINO DA HISTÓRIA

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the use of music as a pedagogical tool in the teaching of History, highlighting its potential as a means of mediation between school content and students' lived experiences. The research starts from the understanding of music as a cultural, social, and political expression, present from the dawn of humanity to the contemporary era. The focus is placed on the role of Brazilian popular music—especially MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) and other genres such as samba, rap, and maracatu—as a historical source rich in meaning and references to social, cultural, and political contexts. The study argues that critical listening to songs can contribute to the development of more participatory, reflective students who are connected to reality. By proposing the use of music in the classroom, especially in History teaching, the aim is not only to make lessons more dynamic but also to strengthen the civic education of students, helping them become critical and active citizens.