Contributions of the Science Museums for Teacher Education in Brazil
- 1 Federal University of Uberlandia, Biology Institute, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Abstract
In this article we discuss the main contributions of the Brazilian Science Museums for teacher education of different levels and areas. The education activities developed in these non-formal places involve the update of science contents, production of teaching resources, socialization of knowledge among peers and between teachers and the technical staff of these places, and teaching advice for the development of science projects at schools. This variety of options of assistance for teacher education is based on the diversity of public and demands. Generally the Brazilian Science Museums suit seeking education proposals to teachers who attend these sites and using them as teaching resources to complement the lessons in school. Some proposals for training are the need to give teachers the space of the museum and the opportunities for interaction with visitors. Other programs seek to facilitate the relationship with the teacher and the school museum. Others seek to include teachers in the debate on the popularization of science and technology in the country, permeating the bias of education in science and consolidation of citizenship.
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