Alfabetização científica e decisões no júri popular: o conhecimento anatômico para além da BNCC

Lisa Marie  Franz; Alexandre Carvalho de Moura; Izabel Aparecida Soares

doi:10.4025/rvc.e026027

Authors

Lisa Marie Franz Federal University of Fronteira Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1073-0758
Alexandre Carvalho de Moura Federal University of Fronteira Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0894-2903
Izabel Aparecida Soares Federal University of Fronteira Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0004-7664

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4025/rvc.e026027

Keywords:

popular jury, science education, citizenship education

Abstract

This study investigated lay jurors' understanding of anatomical terms in trials for intentional crimes against life in Salto do Lontra/PR, Brazil. The research, using a qualitative-quantitative approach, conducted a documentary analysis of 25 legal proceedings and applied questionnaires to 19 jurors, involving statistical and interpretive treatment. Results revealed inconsistencies between forensic reports and verdicts, a predominance of subjective justifications, and low familiarity with fundamental anatomical terms. Contrary to a supposed curricular gap, it was found that the "human body" theme is formally present in the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC). However, there is a mismatch between normative prescription and the effective appropriation of this knowledge, which compromises the scientific literacy required for the rationality of judicial decisions. It is concluded that strengthening meaningful learning experiences in Basic Education is essential for citizenship formation, aiming to reduce cognitive biases and strengthen participatory justice.

Author Biographies

Lisa Marie Franz , Federal University of Fronteira Sul

Graduada em Licenciatura em Ciências Biológcas na Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul - Campus Realeza/Paraná.
Alexandre Carvalho de Moura, Federal University of Fronteira Sul

Doutor em Engenharia Ambiental. Docente e pesquisador na Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul - Campus Realeza/Paraná.
Izabel Aparecida Soares, Federal University of Fronteira Sul

Doutora em Agronomia/UEM. Docente e pesquisadora - Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul- Campus Realeza.

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