A utilização de espaços não formais na alfabetização científica – um estudo de caso no Parque Estadual do Cocó

Abstract

Scientific literacy has a wide meaning when observed in the literature, despite this, all perspectives converge towards a democratization of scientific knowledge and greater accessibility. The non-formal teaching spaces are the most favorable for this practice, leaving the curricular model of the traditional school, offering possibilities for the population to come to access scientific knowledge that is commonly elite. Thus, this study aimed to assess the importance of these spaces for the practice of scientific literacy according to employees, verifying whether their training can impact on improving the learning of visitors. A visit was made to recognize the site and create the trail of the Parque Estadual do Cocó, observing its biodiversity and its infrastructure available to visitors. Subsequently, questionnaires were applied to assess the internal perception of employees of the space, aiming to acquire quantitative data regarding their view on the importance of Parque do Cocó for the scientific literacy of visitors. From the data obtained, solutions were raised for the identified problems, with the development of a training program for Park employees, helping them considerably to contribute to the scientific literacy process of park visitors and, consequently, the population. from the city of Fortaleza-CE.