Interdisciplinarity in initial teacher training: a study on the views on interdisciplinarity of graduates from the Integrated in Mathematics and Physics at UFOPA
Interdisciplinarity; initial teacher training; graduates; mathematics and physics
Interdisciplinarity in initial teacher training is a relevant topic for contemporary education. However, “despite being the objective of many practices and recognized as important, the concept of interdisciplinarity is still polysemic and its development requires studies, particularly in initial teacher training” (FEISTEL, MAESTRELLI, 2012). In this sense, there are several courses at Ufopa that hypothetically address interdisciplinarity, among which is the Integrated Degree in Mathematics and Physics (Limf), being the only remaining course among other integrated degrees within the scope of the Institute of Education Sciences at Ufopa. In this context, the general objective of this work is “to investigate the understanding of Ufopa Limf graduates about interdisciplinarity in initial teacher training, in relation to theoretical/curricular aspects and the practical implementation of interdisciplinarity”. The work's main references are the studies by Araújo et al (2017), Fazenda (2011), Feistel and Maestrelli (2012), Marques and Sauerwain (2020), Pombo (2005, 2008) and Santomé (1998). This research is characterized as a case study of a unit, according to Alves-Mazzotti (2006), being based on a qualitative approach due to three basic assumptions, according to André (2013): knowledge is in a constant process of construction , the case involves a multiplicity of dimensions and reality can be understood from different perspectives. The target audience is made up of course graduates. This study will use the following data collection methods: analysis of official documents guiding the curriculum proposal, in addition to the application of 44 questionnaires and 10 semi-structured interviews. The results and discussion of the research will be based on Bardin's content analysis (apud Araújo et al, 2017). In this way, it is expected that the results can contribute to revealing the graduates' understanding of what interdisciplinarity is and the practical implementation of this theme within the scope of initial training. Thus, one can find possible successful interdisciplinary practices, difficulties for actions of this nature and possibilities for adjustments in teacher training.