DA TEORIA À PRÁTICA: EDUCAÇÃO QUÍMICA E SUSTENTABILIDADE NO TRATAMENTO DE ÁGUA E EFLUENTES NO PROGRAMA RESIDÊNCIA PEDAGÓGICA

Abstract

In this chapter, the importance of the participation of a scholarship-awarded licentiate in the Pedagogical Residency program in the context of Chemistry Education and sustainability is addressed. The goal is to investigate how pedagogical concepts, teaching methods, and experimentation can play a fundamental role in this process. The empirical part involved the development of scripts for experimental classes and the collaboration of the Water and Effluents Laboratory at the Federal Institute of Goiano - Campus Rio Verde, in sharing materials and reagents for carrying out practices with Basic Education students. The theme of water treatment was approached, encompassing a set of concepts related to effluents and influents, as well as other environmental issues related to the analysis of physicochemical parameters of water. A series of experimental activities were conducted in the laboratory with 2nd-year High School classes at a state school in Goiás. These activities not only enriched the understanding of Chemistry and sustainability concepts but also allowed learners to actively engage in phenomenological exploration. It was found that experimentation is not only a valuable tool for developing a comprehensive understanding but also stimulates curiosity and critical thinking. In addition to classroom activities, the residency culminated in presentations for other schools in the municipality that visited the Federal Institute of Goiano - Campus Rio Verde. This special event was part of the Beija-Flor pedagogical circuit, where visitors could learn about the campus's diversity and infrastructure. These presentations provided the sharing of our acquired knowledge throughout the residency, signaling the importance of Chemistry education and sustainability in our society. It is emphasized that pedagogical residency, with its focus on experimentation, active teaching, and knowledge sharing, has great potential to transform practical education. It is in this perspective that learning surpasses the limits of the classroom, empowering future educators and future generations with the knowledge and skills necessary to face the challenges of the modern world.