Abstract
The present research is focused in the study about the training of monitors in communication of astronomy, having as main objective to point relevant elements to the training of monitors from an experience in a local astronomical observatory. For this, we used questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and observation of the field activities of the monitors, taking as a reference the data analysis the content analysis. Among the findings, it was noticed the motivating aspect of monitoring found in outreach activities, in addition to the experiences from this rule. Were also mapped some difficulties concerning the monitor interaction with the public and with the staff, the predominance of training focused on interaction between veteran monitor and beginner monitor, in addition to experiences from the practice of monitoring in place, allowing the delimitation of a set of elements that would constitute the monitor profile in these locations.
Keywords:
Training of monitors; Scientific communication; Astronomy Education; Non Formal Education; Science Teaching
