Estudo da visão e concepção de interdisciplinaridade dos professores e formandos de química da Universidade Federal do Ceará

Abstract

Interdisciplinarity has been widely encouraged in front of the current need for the formation of a critical and active individual in society. According to the National Curricular Parameters (PCNEM), interdisciplinarity is an indispensable tool in Brazilian education, and it is extremely important that Brazilian teachers have an understanding of its concept, methodology and use. This research sought to analyze the vision and conception of the chemistry teachers of the Fortaleza state education network, specifically the regional III, as well as the undergraduate students of the chemistry course at the Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC). The research consisted in the elaboration of a questionnaire that contemplated the concept of the term interdisciplinarity, the way of using this tool, and the possible difficulties faced for its application. The questionnaire was disseminated online for the teachers of the state education network, and physically for UFC students. Analyzing the results, it can be observed that the teachers of the state network of the Fortaleza region III did not demonstrate an integral knowledge of the concept of interdisciplinarity and, consequently, of its application methodology. On the other hand, 58% of UFC graduates demonstrated their knowledge of the concept of an interdisciplinary approach and its application. In conclusion, it is observed that the teachers of the state network have a deficiency when it comes to interdisciplinarity, while future prospective teachers coming from the UFC are more likely to develop better interdisciplinary projects.