Plantas medicinais como recurso didático no ensino de Biologia da EJA: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

This article investigates the status of teaching medicinal plants as a teaching strategy in Biology, focusing on the Youth and Adult Education (EJA) modality, valuing students' traditional knowledge. The research is qualitative, with a bibliographic approach, and an analysis of academic papers from the last eleven years available in the main scientific publications databases. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were considered, prioritizing studies published in Portuguese that addressed topics such as traditional knowledge, pedagogical practices, and the use of medicinal plants in the context of EJA. The results allowed us to identify authors and theories that promote dialogue between scientific and popular knowledge, developing student empowerment. Furthermore, many teachers, even with extensive technology, still face challenges in integrating traditional knowledge, as well as in the availability of resources in schools. The conclusion is that this content, delivered dynamically to the EJA audience, values local culture, fosters the transformation of new knowledge, and develops critical thinking, making it an essential strategy in Biology teaching.