AN SCIENTIFIC PRACTICES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE: BUILDING BIOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE IN BASIC EDUCATION

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https://doi.org/10.52832/rensin.v4.585

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Ecosystems; Teacher Training; Amazon; Scientific Education; Traditional Knowledge

Abstract

Abstract: This study addresses the importance of ecosystems for environmental balance and the interactions among living beings throughout evolutionary processes, emphasizing the preservation and integration of empirical and academic knowledge in biology education. The objective was to stimulate practices that broaden the understanding of biological diversity among teachers in the Amazon region. The methodology prioritized local knowledge and practical experiences as foundations for teacher training, articulated across different contexts and time frames. Activities were conducted between 2021 and 2022 under the PARFOR/UEA program via remote teaching with individualized guidance. Natural spaces in the teachers’ daily environments were utilized for sample collection, study, and digital dissemination of produced materials. Analysis was based on written reports and photographic records, allowing for the integration of academic and cultural knowledge, as well as the development of inter- and transdisciplinary practices. Teacher engagement increased, and awareness expanded regarding the importance of uniting theory and practice in science education. It is concluded that bridging formal science and traditional knowledge fosters a critical, context-sensitive education committed to environmental sustainability and cultural appreciation.

Author Biographies

  • ROSINEIDE DE SOUZA, SEDUC AM

    Doutora em Ciências, Área de concentração: Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar-SP), São Paulo, Brasil. Professora de Ciências da Natureza e suas Tecnologias e de Biologia na Secretaria de Estado de Educação (SEDUC-AM) e na Secretaria Municipal de Educação (SEMED-AM), Amazonas, Brasil;

  • Katell Uguem, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA)

    Professora do Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas da Escola Normal Superior da Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA), Amazonas, Brasil. Coordenadora do Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas (PARFOR/UEA) e coordenadora do Projeto de Extensão Passarinhar Manaus

  • Regina Maria Pinto de Figueiredo, Fundação de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado (FMT-HVD)

    Doutora em Biotecnologia, área de concentração Ciências da Saúde, pela Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Brasil; Pesquisadora em Virologia na Fundação de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado( FMT-HVD), Amazonas, Brasil.

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AN SCIENTIFIC PRACTICES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE: BUILDING BIOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE IN BASIC EDUCATION. (2026). Revista Ensinar, 4. https://doi.org/10.52832/rensin.v4.585