Creation of meanings on the theme "nature of science" by chemistry graduates in electronic forum

Abstract

Investments in policies for science teachers, as well as their adaptation to new realities andtechnologies are essential, since the teacher is the key to changing mindsets and attitudes of theirstudents. Thus, conceptual discussions are proposed between chemistry teachers in a virtualenvironment on the Moodle platform on topics previously chosen by the education teacher. Theobjective is to analyze the process of creating meanings of participants of the forum on the theme"nature of science." It was noticed that new media can help building students' knowledge andmotivate them to expand their research and scientific readings; however, rules must be preestablishedso that a real interaction and mediation could occur. Initiatives like these are useful forthe understanding of scientific and technical fields, and may also facilitate communication andinteraction between teachers and students