Cursinho Popular Avante: relato de experiência sobre as metodologias utilizadas no ensino de Química.

This study presents the methodological experiences used during the teaching of Chemistry in the classes of Cursinho Popular Avante, as a way of expanding scientific knowledge and criticality of the reality experienced by those involved in it. Qualitative research was used, having as data collection the observations made during classes with a field diary record, from 2017 to 2018, the analysis of the course coordination report and semi-structured interviews with the participation of three popular educators. As a result, the Cursinho Popular Avante contributed to the training and teaching practice of educators, preparation of methodologies in teaching Chemistry and some aspects of initiative aimed at overcoming difficulties in basic concepts and motivation. Human relations with students did not escape the primacy of popular education, being a place of opportunity and encouragement for people who had concluded high school, exclusively, in free public schools, to enter higher education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]