Explorando a evolução humana: estratégias didáticas em Biologia para o Ensino Médio

Abstract

Human Evolution (HE), a core topic in biology, is often taught through traditional, teacher centered methods with limited student participation to understand the evolution and transformation of our species over time. This highlights the need for diverse pedagogical strategies that promote student agency and make the teaching-learning process more dynamic and meaningful. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of various teaching methodologies on the conceptual learning of HE content and its perceptions among high school students.This mixed-methods, exploratory research was conducted with students from the Federal Institute of Piauí– Uruçuí Campus. Participants first attended a theoretical expository lecture and completed a diagnostic questionnaire (Q1) with conceptual and perception-based questions. The participants were then divided into groups for practical activities using active methodologies, such as seminars, podcasts, theatrical plays, and workshops. A second questionnaire (Q2) was administered to evaluate learning outcomes and perceptions of the process. The results revealed significant conceptual gains and high student satisfaction with the methods employed, demonstrating that fostering student protagonism enhances engagement, collaboration, and meaningful learning