Discussion of Science and Math Teaching Methods: criticism and possibilities in teaching practices

• Main Author: Elizabeth Gerhardt Manfredo
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidade Federal do Pará 2005-06-01
• Series: Amazônia
• Subjects: professor reflexivo; metodologia de ensino; formação de professores
• Online Access: http://www.periodicos.ufpa.br/index.php/revistaamazonia/article/view/1472

This paper presents a discussion of practices among Science and Math teachers in Brazilian Basic Education. Analysis focuses on criticism over teaching practices throughout Basic Education which includes Children, Primary and Medium levels. Discussion highlights the interdisciplinary and educational projects as the most chosen tool for reflective practices. Most educational problems must be solved by the use of shared theoretical choices and investigative methodological approach. Such choices ought to be made during teachers' continuing trainning based on a researcher-teacher action as it provides ways for methodological changes in Sciences and Math Education in the Country