Teaching of Astronomy and Teacher Training: disciplinary knowledges
Abstract
Astronomy has always been present in humans' life and relates the most diverse topics, from religious practices, existential issues and agriculture, to technological development and creation of models about the functioning of the Universe. Its vast field of knowledge is notorious, and this characteristic makes Astronomy a theme of interest to be studied in Education. Astronomy is present in the documents that guide Brazilian Education, but even so, some studies indicate that the theme is almost not taught in the schools. The objective of this study was to discuss the cause of this problem with a focus on teacher training, based on the application of a questionnaire followed by an analysis of the teachers' knowledges. It was verified a poor knowledge about Astronomy by teachers and the absence of the theme in their training, despite a great interest for learning that they have shown.
- Publication:
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Journal of Science Education
- Pub Date:
- January 2018
- Bibcode:
- 2018JSE....19...90N
- Keywords:
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- Astronomy;
- Teaching;
- Teacher Training