O que é preciso para formar um professor/cientista: um debate sobre as contribuições da Filosofia da Ciência para a Educação Científica

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the problem of the nature of science through the way the teacher-scientist is formed and how it should be formed, explaining the importance of the philosophy of science for scientific education. This objective is justified by the following problems: distorted views of science and scientist, crisis in science teaching, type of education that is taught in schools and universities, how scientific knowledge is built in education, quality of teacher training of science. However, it is necessary to understand the role of scientific education in a country, since it contributes to better argumentation and contributes to people being able to deal with everyday situations, besides providing subsidies for participation in debates and controversies that the society faces. In order to better understand and approach this theme, this research seeks to introduce the history and philosophy of science (HFC) in science education and the notion of tacit knowledge of the Polanyi as an enriching element for the teaching of sciences in its epistemic and methodological bias and, therefore, as a proposal of aid against some problems coming from the crisis of science teaching. Concisely, this paper supports the idea that the notion of tacit knowledge can contribute both to a better understanding of the Nature of Science (NOS) and to combating the science education crisis. Therefore, it is possible to see the need to seek solutions to raise the depth of knowledge produced by science and thus we can make students and teachers more reflective and participating in the decisions that lead to the progress of society. The methodology will be essentially a qualitative research (to the extent that a hermeneutic will predominate supported by the sources used) and theoretical-explanatory nourished by texts, books, articles and other materials published in media and by authors recognized nationally and internationally.