Chemistry Workshop in Brazilian High School using the Three Pedagogical Moments Methodology

Abstract

. This paper deals with the importance of educational methodologies which enable linear and propaedeutic education to be eliminated, while problematization and dialogicity are stimulated. It describes a study that focuses on the evaluation of Three Pedagogical Moments (3 PMs) with planned and implemented activities in the workshop "Coarse salt bath and the study of solutions", which was carried out with high school students in chemistry classes. Workshops are developed and carried out as the result of a partnership between a university and a high school in Pelotas, a city located in southern Brazil. The production of the empirical material was based on students’ responses to a questionnaire and notes in a field diary performed by the team. Results of the content analysis showed the learning potential offered by the thematic workshop related with daily lives and chemistry teaching to students and it was observed as differentiated and alternative methodology from traditional classroom classes. Due to obtained results in the activities developed at thematic chemistry workshop organized and based in the 3 PMs, the Project have continued with the elaboration and development of other workshops that are available on the project website.