Uso da gamificação no ensino da primeira Lei de Mendel

Abstract

The present work aims to investigate the use of gamification as an active methodology in teaching Mendel's First Law, analyzing the transformative potential in the high school educational scenario. Given the challenges faced by teachers, such as students' lack of interest and motivation, gamification presents itself as a promising strategy to promote student engagement and active participation. The research covered a 3rd grade class of integrated technical secondary education in Agriculture at the Federal Institute of Piauí – Campus Valença, through a gamified teaching sequence. From the perception of volunteer students who evolved with the research, 56% were unaware of the concept of gamification and 92% had never participated in gamified activities in Biology classes. However, 76% considered it an engaging activity, and 56% stated a significant increase in motivation to learn Biology. Missions and challenges were highlighted as the most motivating elements by 32% of students and 52% considered gamification more effective than traditional teaching methods and 72% indicated that the gamified activity greatly contributed to the understanding of Mendel's First Law. The main results indicate that gamification can contribute to improving the teaching-learning process, increasing student interest and engagement. Furthermore, a methodology showed potential to be applied in other areas of knowledge and positively influenced teacher training, promoting more dynamic, technological and inclusive teaching, which meets the needs of students and helps in overcoming the challenges of current education.