Contextualized teaching of the Pampa biome in the Early Years: challenges and opportunities in teacher training
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https://doi.org/10.18316/recc.v29i2.11348Abstract
This research aimed to investigate how Early Years teachers perceive the Pampa biome and how they approach this topic. Methodologically, this is a qualitative and exploratory research, in which 18 Early Years teachers from three municipal schools in a city in Rio Grande do Sul participated. Data collection was carried out using a semi-structured questionnaire with 9 descriptive questions that addressed themes related to Brazilian biomes, the Pampa biome, fauna and flora. Data reading followed the content analysis technique, which constituted five thematic axes, namely: everyday elements as a possibility for contextualized teaching; teaching Brazilian biomes: a look at the Pampa biome; Addressing specific elements of the themes investigated; the use of teaching resources to teach the themes; reasons identified for not working on the themes. According to teachers, students have a limited understanding of biomes. However, they demonstrated knowledge about Pampa, although this topic was not covered in the school curriculum. The teaching focused on conservation and environmental awareness stands out. Therefore, it is concluded that little or no approach to the themes may be related to the initial training of teachers, where they are not sensitized to Science Teaching, and when in the classroom, they do not realize the need to carry out this approach. Thus, it is believed that contextualization can contribute to the integration of everyday life with scientific content, making classes more attractive, arousing students' interest and curiosity.
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