This work presents a qualitative research that consisted in using learning situations, built
based on the theory of Constructive Alignment, to elaborate, implement and analyze a
proposal of a didactic sequence involving the spreadsheet and its functions in practical
activities of simulation of administrative processes, aiming to exercise and encourage the
Computational Thinking. This proposal was applied through the Basic and Advanced
Computing course to students of the Industrial Administrative Assistant course of a
professional education institution, allowing the analysis of the results obtained and
verification of the understanding of the concepts related to Computational Thinking, in order
to facilitate its application in any area of knowledge. In this context, it was possible to analyze
the level of student satisfaction with the method used, where it was verified that to use the
learning situations directed to the administrative routines not only contributes to the
construction of the competences established for the course as it will be leading the student to
become familiar with the context of the work environment. Considering that Informatics is an
indispensable work tool, either directly or indirectly, it is the responsibility of vocational
education courses to provide a minimum level of training for future professionals,
demonstrating the importance of teaching-learning concepts of Computer Science in Brazilian
education and raising awareness about the need for new research in the area.
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