A importância da monitoria na divulgação científica do Museu de História Natural da Ufal

Abstract

Museums are important tools for education and the objective of this work is to highlight the importance of a Museum of Natural History for scientific dissemination, as well as to investigate the fundamental role of mediation of exhibitions in the lives of monitors and visitors, offering training opportunities for a future teaching career. Initially, the relevance of natural history museums as educational spaces is discussed, where scientific dissemination is essential to bring the general public closer to scientific knowledge. Museums of this type play a key role in promoting scientific literacy and raising awareness of the preservation and conservation of the environment and biodiversity. Furthermore, the mediation work carried out by monitors in exhibitions at the Natural History Museum is explored and rich in detail. This function allows monitors to have a practical teaching experience, as they are responsible for transmitting scientific information in a clear and accessible way to the visiting public. In this way, monitors have the opportunity to develop communication, leadership and teaching skills, preparing themselves for the future job market. This internship experience at a natural history museum offers scholarship opportunities for students who may face socioeconomic difficulties and can provide a stable source of income while helping to develop professional and personal skills. At the end of this study, it is expected to highlight the importance of natural history museums in scientific dissemination and demonstrate how the work of mediating exhibitions can be a transforming experience for monitors. In addition to providing a training opportunity for the teaching profession, this function also contributes to the social inclusion and strengthening of monitors' adjectives, offering a learning environment rich in scientific knowledge and valuing their skills and potential.