As aulas de ciências de uma professora da educação infantil: necessidades e potencialidades da escola democrática

Abstract

The theme of this monograph is "The science lessons of a kindergarten teacher: the needs and potential of a needs and potential of a democratic school". It was through the internship in the pedagogy course, which took place over three periods, that this interest in the subject of in teaching science in early childhood education was consolidated. A The natural sciences have undergone various transformations over time and the way they are taught way of teaching it has also innovated, which is why teachers must be increasingly prepared to prepared to work with this content in early childhood education classes, because teaching science means working with the student's natural and social environment without neglecting their previous and valuing their curiosity, as this is the most important basis for this content. this content. We understand that innovations in schools, especially with the emergence of democratic schools with new methodologies, have demanded that teachers teacher to update their scientific knowledge and new approaches, both methodological and interdisciplinary. approach, both methodological and interdisciplinary, in order to achieve favorable results the democratic school model. The aim of this was to investigate and accompany a teacher in her work in early childhood education and to the possibilities and potential of a democratic school. school. This research promoted reflection on teaching practice linked to dialog about the different experiences of the teachers, providing new meanings that can be incorporated into their practices in concrete teaching situations beyond science teaching, we identified the bonds of affection between students and teachers. between students and teachers. The work is organized into three chapters that in order to answer the questions guiding the study. Keywords: Science teaching. Teacher performance. Early childhood education.