TEACHING PRACTICE IN EXPERIMENTAL TEACHING IN THE AREA OF NATURAL SCIENCES: CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES OF USING THE LABORATORY AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
Science lab. Contextualization. Practical classes.
This research sought to understand the challenges and possibilities of teaching practice in Science and Biology Teaching, related to the use of physical space and experiments carried out in science laboratories in state public elementary and high schools, in the municipalities of Ji-Paraná, in the state from Rondônia. The research brings a qualitative approach, based on action research, where data are collected through observation of the development of experimental practices, application of questionnaires with open and closed questions for science teachers, interviews, and document analysis. Through research, it will be possible to understand a little more about the difficulties encountered by teachers in carrying out experimental practices. Also, knowing the conditions of the laboratories and how their use has occurred, analyzing the possible contributions of Higher Education Institutions in helping experimental practices in the use of laboratories, in addition to collaborating with the suggestion of some protocols that help the teacher of constructive way to diversify science education.