Reflexões sobre ciência e tecnologia e suas implicações sociais em aulas de botânica aplicada à farmacologia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to propose teaching strategies that stimulate reflection on science, technology and its social implications in the classes of Botany Applied Pharmacology for the Pharmacy course. The methodological approach was qualitative interpretive in nature. The data collection techniques were used on field notes, photographs and films. Also in some instances, were used questionnaires with open questions. The study involved 23 students of the second period of the Course of Pharmacy institution of higher education Union of Education in southwestern Paraná - UNISEP, the municipality of Francisco Beltran, state of Paraná, in the discipline of Botany Applied Pharmacology. In the course of the study was the development of activities: technical visit to "The Apothecary", discussions on science and technology, reading news, production of the institutional herbarium, making folders, with final seminar presentation for the entire academic community. At the end of the study, it was noticed that the students have developed regarding their views on social issues of science and technology and the influence of science and technology in daily life. As a final product of the study has drawn from the teaching guide activities, so that other teachers can use it as a reference and / or make adjustments in the application of other studies.