Avaliação do ensino e da aprendizagem em espaços não-formais: a Seara da Ciência da UFC, estimulando a curiosidade pela ciência

Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pedagogical teaching procedures in mathematics learning of the students who participated in the basic courses of Mathematics presented by Seara da Ciência of UFC - Federal University of Ceará. The relevance of this study consists identifying the impact generated from the teaching and learning relationship, making possible better achievement of mathematics contents for the students of the project, looking for scientific reflection and theoretical support to improve learning processes. Based on theoretical data, it was observed that Seara da Ciência was It was consolidated through this differentiated from the traditional educational process as locus of interaction and learning. This process involves understanding this space used by the Federal University of Ceará as a contribution for teaching, researching and extension programs. It includes theory, practice and the knowledge required for researches. It is necessary to understand historical sources and initiatives in order to accomplish analysis to identify the impact of course offered in Seara da Ciência to learning in mathematics of the students involved.The research is qualitative, based on exploratory and descriptive methodology approach regarding its general objective, adopting as technical procedure the case study. The locus of the research consists of two groups of high school students from public schools of Fortaleza - Ceará that participated of the basic course of Mathematics at Seara da Ciência - UFC, in the first semester of 2016. The field research data was collected through questionnaires with semi-structured questions applied to students and monitors. Besides, monitors had a guide for the interviews (field notes). Regarding the analysis of qualitative questions, the software Atlas.ti7 (Computer - Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software – CAQDAS), Version 7 was used. For some sample calculations, graphics and spreadsheets, it was used the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 21.0 for Windows. According to the analyses, it was verified that Seara da Ciência - UFC has an appropriate structure that supplies practical subsidies for the generation of knowledge and the incentive for the learning of mathematics. The subject involves discussions that go beyond what is presented in this research, however, it points out experiences to be considered for other reflections, taking into account the importance of the theme and the increase of knowledge acquisition in non-formal systems of education.