PASSBIO: Relato de uma experiência didática com jogo de tabuleiro aplicado ao ensino de botânica

Abstract

This work sought to analyze the contributions of gamificação in the teaching of Botany, especially regarding the learning of concepts and morphoanatomical characteristics of different plant species that occur in the Brazilian biomes. To carry out this study, an educational game was developed. The pedagogical proposal of the game consists of associating the morphological and anatomical aspects of plants with their respective biome of occurrence. The game consists of a kit that includes a game board, colored pawns, a die featuring images of the biomes, cards containing multiple-choice questions and challenge questions, as well as a user manual. The objective is to travel through the Brazilian biomes by overcoming challenges, which involve correctly answering questions and completing collaborative tasks. The implementation of this gamification strategy proved to be an innovative and promising alternative for undergraduate programs in Biological Sciences, although the results are limited to the specific characteristics of the class studied. Difficulties encountered by students in reading and articulating scientific terms were evident, reinforcing the relevance of promoting scientific literacy. Difficulties were also observed in relating plant characteristics to geographical aspects, pointing to the need to include the subject "Phytogeography" in the initial training of Biological Sciences students, whether through elective courses, projects, or outreach activities.