Resolución de problemas en la enseñanza de la geología: contribuciones de un estudio exploratorio

Abstract

This research study consisted on the conception, application and evaluation of a teaching planning based in a subject of Natural Sciences (Geology) and through Problem Solving. The planning took place in the natural context of the classroom, in a school of the North of Portugal, with students between 12 and 13 years old. Theteacher of the students assumed the double role of teacher and researcher. It was used a methodology of Action Research, and it was used techniques of collection of data such us: diagnose tests, class diaries and Snapshots. The study allowed to understand the effectiveness of the education process and learning in the optimization of the quality of the educational practice, when this one is: (a) based on the investigation in Didactics of Sciences, specifically with regard to the investigation area on Problem Solving; (b) is directed by a teacher assumes both the teacher and the researcher roles; (c) is supported by researchers with active role in the researcher process.

Keywords

• Problem Solving
• Action Research
• Class Diaries
• Snapshot