Aulas de campo como metodologia para o ensino de ecologia no ensino médio

Abstract

Field class is a teaching methodology which allows active participation of the students and contributes for learning, acquisition of new knowledge; in addition to develop critical sense because provides the students the direct contact with the object of knowledge. Therefore, the objective this work was to assess the field classes as a methodology to facilitate meaningful learning of Ecology. Data collections were carried out through drawings by students about Ecology, a school trip to an ecological trail and a questionnaire to assess the meaningful knowledge about Ecology. The results support our way of thinking, field classes provide the students a meaningful learning of Ecology, in addition to environmental awareness and responsible attitudes. Thus, the field classes contribute for scientific training of the student. Keywords: Meaningful Learning, Non-formal Spaces, Field Classes, Ecology, Scientific Education