Literatura e astronomia: a interdisciplinaridade no conto “A via-láctea” de Monteiro Lobato

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the potential of an interdisciplinary reading guide for the short story "The Milky Way", part of the book Journey to Heaven. The methodology was qualitative and descriptive, used participant observation and was applied to eleven elementary school teachers. The workshop was structured in five stages: (1) introduction to the project and assessment of participants9 prior knowledge, (2) division of students into two groups 3 one using the reading guide and the other the short story "The Milky Way" by Monteiro Lobato, (3) creation of individual Mind Maps, (4) holding an interdisciplinary workshop, and (5) elaboration of final Mind Maps. The results indicated that students who used the reading guide presented a more organized and in-depth understanding of the content covered. The Mind Maps of these students demonstrated a greater connection between ideas, evidencing the positive impact of the interdisciplinary approach. The interdisciplinary workshop was also highlighted as an enriching experience, providing students with an integrated view of scientific and literary themes. In short, the study achieved its objectives, confirming that the use of interdisciplinary reading guides can be a valuable strategy in the educational context, capable of enriching participants' understanding and fostering more holistic and integrated learning.