J.R.R. TOLKIEN'S "THE FALL OF GONDOLIN": CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Abstract

This article explores how J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fall of Gondolin" can be used as a resource for science and mathematics education. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the scientific and mathematical concepts present in the work are identified and discussed. Strategies are presented to integrate these concepts into the classroom, promoting more effective and engaging learning. Regarding the methodological aspects of the research, this is a study that uses a qualitative methodology. The main stages and methods of the study include: Content Analysis, with the objective of identifying and categorizing narrative and thematic elements of "The Fall of Gondolin" that can be correlated with concepts of geology, biology, physics and mathematics. The development of Pedagogical Activities, with the objective of developing pedagogical activities based on the narrative elements identified in the content analysis. And the elaboration of the Guide of Good Practices for the teaching of Science and Mathematics. The results pointed out that the integration of narrative and thematic elements of "The Fall of Gondolin" in the teaching of Natural Sciences and Mathematics can promote an interdisciplinary approach that stimulates curiosity, engagement and the development of critical and scientific skills among students. By connecting fantasy with scientific reality, Tolkien's work offers an engaging and meaningful context for learning, making scientific concepts more accessible and interesting.