The role of the community of practice in activist action based on integrative scenarios

Abstract:

Activist action is a component of the integrating scenario (IS), focused on socially relevant themes in the school context. This study explores how the IS community of practice influences the development of activist activities. Two undergraduates who played a key role in integrating scenario (IS) into public schools were interviewed, and their insights were recorded on video. After transcribing and analyzing the interviews using textual discourse analysis, two main categories emerged: planning the Integrating Scenario and dialogue with the school, and activist action in the school environment and its impact on student education. The analysis identified several challenges, such as remote preparation during the pandemic, the transition to in-person implementation after schools reopened in 2022, and poor literature on school activism in Brazil. Activist action in the communities of practice investigated demonstrates the school’s potential as an environment for promoting socio-scientific activism, contributing to the active training of future teachers and students.

Keywords:
Science education; Public school; Activism; Community of practice; School curriculum