The importance of the use of scientific experiments for Science education in Fundamental Education: A case study

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i7.4159

Keywords:

Science Teaching; Experiments; Elementary School; Teaching Learning.

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to analyze whether teachers are working with practical classes using scientific experiments in science teaching, to list the reasons why science classes in elementary school have few experiments and to propose improvements for a better effectiveness of classes, taking into account view the benefits of practical classes in teaching learning. To achieve the objectives, a quantitative methodology was used through a questionnaire for data collection at a school in the Municipality of Grajaú-MA, 148 students from the 8th and 9th grade answered the questionnaire. The results obtained are displayed in the form of graphs, in which it was possible to notice that students like classes with experiments, however the school has no structure so that students can practice this type of class more often. It is concluded that the practical classes with scientific experiments have been applied even if little and that this index of classes can increase a lot, being necessary measures for this to circumvent or alleviate the problem of not having adequate structure and equipment in the school for classes with experiments . One way to improve the current situation is the partnership between the school that was the object of study and higher institutions that can help with equipment or technical visits.

Author Biographies

Marciano Barros de Faria, Federal University of Maranhão

Graduation in progress in Natural Sciences - Chemistry at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA).

Ricardo Silva Parente, Institute of Technology and Education Galileo of the Amazônia

Master's student in Engineering, Ambient Management of Processes, Systems and in the Institute of Technology and Education Galileo of the Amazônia (ITEGAM). Graduation in Computer science in University Paulista (UNIP).

Ruan Sousa Bastos, Federal University of Pará

Master's student in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). Ongoing specialization in Biotechnology at FAVENI-Faculdade Venda Nova do Imigrante (IESX_PPROV). Graduation in Natural Sciences - Chemistry at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA).

Welson de Freitas Silva, Federal University of Maranhão

Graduation in progress in Natural Sciences - Chemistry at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA).

Fernando Machado Ferreira, Federal University of Maranhão

Graduation in progress in Nursing at the State University of Maranhão (UEMA). Undergraduate course in Natural Sciences - Chemistry at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA). Technical / vocational course in Nursing at Escola Nova Dinâmica (END).

David Barbosa de Alencar, Institute of Technology and Education Galileo of the Amazônia

PhD in Electrical Engineering at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). Master in Electrical Engineering at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). Specialization in Auditing and Expertise in Civil Works at the Instituto de Ensino Superior Braulo Cardoso de Mattos (FASERRA). Specialization in Structural Calculus at the Instituto de Ensino Superior Braulo Cardoso de Mattos (FASERRA). Specialization in Higher Education Methodology at Nilton Lins University (UNINILTON). Specialization in Quality Engineering at Gama Filho University (IDAAM). Specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering at Gama Filho University (IDAAM). Graduated in Civil Engineering at Nilton Lins University (UNINILTON). Graduated in Production Engineering at the State University of Amazonas (UEA).

Benedicto Augusto Vieira Lima, Federal University of Maranhão

PhD in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) at the University of São Paulo (USP). Master in Chemistry at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCAR). Graduation in Industrial Chemistry at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA).

Izeth Nascimento Barros, Federal University of Maranhão

Master of Science in Education at the Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies (ULHT). Specialization in Educational Psychology at the State University of Maranhão (UEMA). Specialization in Higher Education Methodology at the State University of Maranhão (UEMA). Specialization in Public Policy Management in Gender and Race at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA). Specialization in Educational Management at the Faculty of Integrated Theology (FATIN). Specialization in Municipal Public Management at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA). Graduation in Physical Education at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA). Graduation in Accounting Sciences Universidade Anhanguera (UNIDERP). Graduation in Pedagogy at the Faculty of Theology Hokemah (FATEH). Graduation in History at the State University of Maranhão (UEMA).

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14/05/2020

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FARIA, M. B. de; PARENTE, R. S.; BASTOS, R. S.; SILVA, W. de F.; FERREIRA, F. M.; ALENCAR, D. B. de; LIMA, B. A. V.; BARROS, I. N. The importance of the use of scientific experiments for Science education in Fundamental Education: A case study. Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 9, n. 7, p. e311974159, 2020. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v9i7.4159. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/4159. Acesso em: 24 dec. 2024.

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Vol. 9 No. 7

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Exact and Earth Sciences

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