Thematic approach in High School: signposts for Teacher Education

Abstract: In this study, some features have been identified about the Thematic Approach that underlies teachers' actions. All the teachers who participated in this study were following the Bachelors' degree in Physics and have studied the Thematic Approach. This is a qualitative study, and eighteen teachers completed a semi-structured interview and some questionnaires. This group has participants who have studied in eight different Brazilian universities. Content Analysis was utilized in this research, and two categories were established: the theme's nature and theme selection criteria. The results show that most teachers emphasize contextual themes with a focus on the students' daily lives. This situation could indicate that teachers focus on the knowledge and skills needed for the application of scientific knowledge.