Impacto de uma feira de ciências no desenvolvimento de habilidades científicas e socioemocionais em alunos do 6° ano do ensino fundamental

Abstract

Contextualizing the current educational scenario, in which there is a search for methodologies that promote student protagonism and more meaningful learning, this study analyzed the impact of holding a Science Fair on the development of scientific and socio-emotional skills in 6th-grade students from a state school belonging to the Regional Superintendence of Education (SRE) of Guanhães - Minas Gerais. The research adopted a qualitative approach, based on systematic observations, field diary entries, and informal interviews with students during the project stages .The results indicated that the Fair favored the construction of critical thinking, intellectual autonomy, cooperation, and self-confidence among students, in addition to providing interdisciplinary and contextualized learning. It can be concluded from the study that Science Fairs are effective instruments to enhance student engagement, strengthen essential competencies, and transform the school experience into an active, collaborative, and humanized process.