Olhar docente acerca de experimentações em Ciências da Natureza nas turmas de anos finais do ensino fundamental de escolas municipais de Aroazes Piauí

Abstract

This work aims to investigate the use of experiments in Natural Sciences in the teaching-learning process in classes of final years of elementary school in municipal schools of Aroazes Piauí. An investigation is carried out regarding the use of experimental activities in the teaching of Natural Sciences, in addition to the perception of teachers on the subject. The research has a qualitative approach, having as field of research a school in the municipality of Aroazes - Piauí, in which it meets the requirements required in the study. The following techniques and instruments were used for data collection: mixed questionnaire and semi-structured interview. The research subjects are two teachers who currently work in the teaching of Natural Sciences, in the classes of the 6th to the 9th grade. Data analysis was performed through content analysis following the guidelines of Cyriaco (2017) and Bardin (1977) centered on 2 (two) categories: methodological approach and practice of experimental activities. Through the speeches of the interlocutors, from this research, reflections with data analysis and discussions emerged. The results obtained show a traditional bias in the teaching of Natural Sciences frequently, through the prevalence of methodological resources, although the recognition of the importance of diversified classes by teachers is highlighted. The teachers working in this curricular discipline do not observe difficulties in conducting diversified classes, therefore, they held classes with experimental activities, making use of accessible material resources. The teachers surveyed consider the use of experimental activities in the teaching of Natural Sciences important, they do not often hold classes of this type, despite the non observance of difficulties aimed at this aspect in the school context.