Laboratório de ciências como ferramenta didática nas escolas públicas estaduais de Barra do Garças

Abstract

Theoretical practical classes are a teaching technique that allows the student to experience the scientific method, as well as to awaken and maintain the interest of students, to involve students in scientific research, to develop the capacity to solve problems, to understand basic concepts; and develop skills. However, not all public schools allocate space to laboratories for practical science classes or do not even have the resources to use and maintain them. Thus, the objectives of the present study were to evaluate the conditions of infrastructure, availability of materials, such as reagents and equipment, and how public science teachers in the city of Barra do Garças (MatoGrosso) use these laboratories. For the accomplishment of this work were evaluated, four laboratories of public schools of high school and fundamental, a questionnaire was also used with teachers of the discipline of sciences. From the evaluated laboratories all have specialized technicians to aid the practical classes, the physical space and adequate ventilation for the classes. It was concluded that, in relation to infrastructure and material conditions, there is contrast between laboratories of public schools that involve from r oom size, materials of disposable use to equipment. The teachers understand that the practical classes are important, but the classes are infrequent and there was no training or improvement for the classes and there is no incentive for school management in an appropriate way.