Abstract
In this paper, we present the challenges and lessons learned by pedagogues in their initial training who took part in a mini-course on Astronomy and Astrobiology, from the perspective of Education through socio-scientific issues and Paulo Freire’s dialogic theory. We believe that research takes a qualitative approach, with data collected through class recordings and lesson plans developed by participants. The content analysis performed on the theoretical concepts worked and the data obtained resulted in the development of three dimensions: content, dialogicity and socio-scientific question. The findings emphasize the importance of providing a critical education in science that encourages dialogicity, autonomy of thought, and reflection on controversial scientific topics for pedagogues in training.
Keywords
Science teaching; Teacher training; Socioscientific issues; Astronomy; Astrobiology