Literacidad científica en las ciencias biológicas: un estado del arte
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https://doi.org/10.5753/rbie.2025.5102Keywords:
literacidad científica, comunicación de la ciencia, habilidades de comunicación escrita, Educación en ciencias, Tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TIC)Abstract
El desarrollo de habilidades de literacidad científica en las ciencias biológicas es esencial para preparar a los estudiantes en la comunicación y comprensión de conceptos científicos, contribuyendo a su formación integral. Este artículo examina las diversas acepciones de literacidad científica, las habilidades asociadas y las estrategias educativas, incluyendo el uso de tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TIC). A pesar de su importancia, el estudio de la literacidad científica es limitado y presenta discrepancias en sus componentes. La investigación se organiza en cinco áreas: definición de literacidad científica en ciencias biológicas, habilidades asociadas, dimensiones de estudio, investigaciones en educación superior y estrategias educativas relacionadas con las TIC. Se realizó una búsqueda en bases de datos como Scopus y Web of Science, con publicaciones de los últimos ocho años (2015-2023). Los hallazgos destacan cuatro habilidades clave: comunicación científica escrita, análisis basado en evidencias, argumentación y creación de gráficos. Sin embargo, se identificó un vacío en la enseñanza de la escritura científica, esencial para desarrollar habilidades argumentativas. La pandemia reveló deficiencias en el uso de TIC, enfatizando la necesidad de capacitación docente y estrategias de aprendizaje activo. Se concluye que la literacidad científica es crucial para formar profesionales capaces de aplicar y comunicar conocimientos en el contexto de las ciencias biológicas, impactando directamente en la calidad de vida de la sociedad. Es imperativo integrar estas habilidades en los currículos educativos.
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