Colegio María de Andacollo carries out a scientific exhibition with the support of the U. de La Serena

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Students and teachers from the Department of Biology visited the establishment and did dynamic classes.

The University of La Serena, through the Department of Biology, specifically from the Pedagogy in Biology and Natural Sciences career, made a visit to the educational community of the María de Andacollo School, in the Tierras Blancas sector, a place where university students, teachers and students of the establishment were able to interact, having Science as the protagonist.

scientific sample2This pedagogical contribution, according to the words of the director of the school, Eduviges Castillo Castillo, meant at the level of teachers and education assistants, a new learning in the area of ​​science. "Knowing that there is a diversity of both micro and macro species and how organisms are related to human beings, affecting them in many ways, even in some cases with negative consequences, is really impressive," said the teacher.

The visit to the establishment constitutes an important feedback instance for the University, and it is for the same reason that the students and teachers of the higher education house of Ped's career. in Biology and Natural Sciences participated in this activity of teaching experiences of natural sciences, particularly biology with schoolchildren of different ages.

The workshop was valued by the community of the educational establishment, and they were invited to collaborate in the scientific exhibition next year. "As Program Coordinator, I appreciate the invitation and congratulate all the students of the program who have participated in activities related to school establishments during the year 2017", affirmed the academic Francisco López.

scientific sample3The staff of the María de Andacollo School appreciated the fact that the professionals of the University of La Serena, together with their students, dedicated exclusive time to teachers and school officials, thus contributing to the expansion of their knowledge and interest in science. experimental.

"Personally, it was a very gratifying and enriching instance. More than delivering the knowledge that one has acquired in the course of the degree, it was sharing knowledge and learning. I am very happy to have been able to support this fair and participate with the students and teachers from the María de Andacollo School, for the willingness they showed, the interest and the participatory nature of each one of the groups that passed through our sector", expressed Pía Sola Portilla, a third-year student of the Pedagogy in Biology and Sciences career natural.