Teaching models and learning experimenting with chemistry: Possibilities to promote Brazilian youngster and adult¿s learning with meaning

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Leão M.F. (Author) Other; Oliveira E.C. (Author) Other; Guerra C. (Author) Other; Del Pino J.C. (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Journal of Science Education

Vol. 18

Pages: 97-101

ISSN: 0124-5481

Publisher: Foundation Journal of Science Education

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Authenticus ID: P-00Z-T5C

Abstract (EN): This paper reports a teaching intervention developed for promoting chemistry learning of 1st year of medium education at the Youngster and Adult Education Center (YAEC), in the city of Barra do Bugres, state of Mato Grosso, mid-western Brazil. The research involved 21 women at YAEC. The research methodology adopted is qualitative, allowing us to analyze the results subjectively and interpretatively. The data gathering instruments were one questionnaire applied before and after performing the course activities, as well as observations recorded in a logbook developed by the students. The results were analyzed through a content analysis technique. The categories of analysis were: youngster and adult¿s levels of interest, meaning and transposition of the chemistry knowledge for the resolution of problem situations. The study allowed us to identify and develop teaching strategies that would make possible contextualized chemistry teaching.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4