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Guilherme Brambatti Guzzo, Coordinator, Museum of Natural Sciences, University of Caxias do
Sul
Abstract: Philosopher Matthew Lipman suggested that children and teenagers develop their
critical thinking skills through immersion in “communities of inquiry”, that is, spaces where
students have discussions about questions proposed by their teachers or by themselves. This
presentation will describe the development of discussion groups based on Lipman’s community
of inquiry at the Universidade de Caxias do Sul, in Brazil, and its impact on the students’ critical
and scientific thinking skills.
Bio: Guilherme Guzzo is a biologist and an educator who holds a Master's Degree in Zoology
and a PhD in Science Education. He is currently an assistant professor at the University of
Caxias do Sul, in Brazil, where he is also the coordinator of the Museum of Natural Sciences
Thumbnail photo by Karl Withakay
Guilherme Brambatti Guzzo, Coordinator, Museum of Natural Sciences, University of Caxias do
Sul
Abstract: Philosopher Matthew Lipman suggested that children and teenagers develop their
critical thinking skills through immersion in “communities of inquiry”, that is, spaces where
students have discussions about questions proposed by their teachers or by themselves. This
presentation will describe the development of discussion groups based on Lipman’s community
of inquiry at the Universidade de Caxias do Sul, in Brazil, and its impact on the students’ critical
and scientific thinking skills.
Bio: Guilherme Guzzo is a biologist and an educator who holds a Master's Degree in Zoology
and a PhD in Science Education. He is currently an assistant professor at the University of
Caxias do Sul, in Brazil, where he is also the coordinator of the Museum of Natural Sciences
Thumbnail photo by Karl Withakay
