Energy sources and some STS interrelations conceived by Natural Science area’s undergraduates

Abstract

The fiction of uncontrolled growth in a finite planet has proven itself as unsustainable. In this regard, it becomes relevant that joint actions for more effective control of economic activities be agreed on, especially to avoid further deterioration of the biosphere. It is in the face of this issue and in light of STS (Science-Technology-Society) education’s input that, on this study, there will be answered how undergraduates from Natural Science area comprehend the exploration of different sources in energetic matrix. In accord with this questioning the objective ends up being to analyze the information about energy sources as well as STS interrelation conceived by a team of 16 participants of the survey. Besides recognizing a specific unfamiliarity with respect to the undergraduates concerning the energy source’s feature in different matrixes (both national and worldwide speaking), with the need of enlightenment in respect of particular basic phenomena such as acid rain, could be observed a predominance of conceptions about STS interrelation that endorse the superiority myths of the technocratic decisions model, the salvationist/redemptorist perspective attributed to Science and Technology, the technologic determinism and the unlimited economic growth. This study is expected to be a revival for educators, especially on the Natural Science area, in order to minimize these gaps on professor’s qualification.

Keywords

• fontes de energia
• inter-relações cts
• educação cts
• formação de professores