Proposal of a methodology for an active learning in sciences

Authors

  • José Jorge Teixeira Agrupamento de Escolas Dr. Júlio Martins, Chaves, Portugal / LabDCT/CIDTFF, Vila Real, Portugal
  • Lígia Teixeira Agrupamento de Escolas Dr. Júlio Martins, Chaves, Portugal
  • Armando Soares Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Departamento de Física – ECT/UTAD, Vila Real, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29352/mill0210.05.00254

Keywords:

Student-centered pedagogy, Learning active methodology, Sciences club;, School projects

Abstract

Introduction: The articulation of the formal education of the sciences with the non-formal is seen as an uninteresting strategy by some teachers, parents and students. There is still a culture that the teaching/learning process should not go beyond what is strictly established in the official program, which is very focused on memorizing exercises techniques, as a formula for success in internal and external evaluations (national examinations).

Objetives: Taking as a reference the Experimental Science Teaching Club (ESTC) of the Secondary School Dr. Júlio Martins de Chaves, in Portugal, this work has as main objective to present the methodology developed in the club as well as some of the projects developed.

Methods: The teaching methodology is based on the articulation of the experimental sciences teaching, based on the development of projects and illustrative activities, with the topics of the official programs of Physics and Chemistry.

Results: The active learning methodology adopted at ESTC has led to significant involvement of students in club activities with a very positive impact on the school performance of the participating students.

Conclusion: The methodological strategy has proved to be effective in the motivation of the students for the sciences and in the improvement of the school results.

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Published

2019-09-30

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Teixeira, J. J., Teixeira, L., & Soares, A. (2019). Proposal of a methodology for an active learning in sciences. Millenium - Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, 2(10), 55–60. https://doi.org/10.29352/mill0210.05.00254

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No. 10 (2019): Série 2 Nº10

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Education and Social Development Sciences

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