Literacia científica e formação inicial de professores de biologia

ABSTRACT This work approaches scientific literacy as a fundamental objective of the initial training courses for Biology teachers. Initially, it promotes a theoretical reflection on the issue that inspires it, which supports the study carried out . In general, it is shown that this objective is devalued in the scope of the analyzed training course, both in relation to the objectives and competencies foreseen in the study plans of the subjects of the scientific field as well as the methodological options, in addition to tests and exams statements. It is concluded, therefore, that we are facing a problem that may affect both the formative quality of work that students will later promote, in their respective schools, and the development of their curricular and pedagogical literacy. This issue is deepen, in this article, due to the link established between this type of literacy and the scientific literacy. Keywords: Scientific literacy. Curricular and pedagogical literacy. Initial teacher training.