Batalha dos Biomas – proteja a diversidade brasileira: uso de jogo didático como recurso pedagógico na EJA

Abstract

The effective use of educational games plays a crucial role in the educational context, providing more accessible and engaging learning opportunities. However, in Youth and Adult Education (EJA), a modality often lacking in educational resources, the adoption of these resources has been limited due to the scarcity of educational games developed specifically for this audience. This gap reveals a deep-rooted perception that such resources are more suitable and attractive for early childhood education. Considering the above, this research built the game "Batalha dos Biomas: Proteja a Diversidade Brasileira", with the objective of exploring its potential in EJA, with a view to investigating its contribution to student learning. Thus, after the development of the educational game, which addresses content about Brazilian biomes, its application was carried out with two classes with a total of nine EJA students from a public school in Pedro II, Piauí, in August 2024. The methodology involved direct observation of the game's practice and the application of questionnaires to the students, with the objective of assessing their perceptions about the educational resource and the students' profile. The results showed a diverse profile, with many students having interrupted their studies early and facing difficulties and varied motivations to return to school. Regarding the game, the students showed a positive reception, reporting that the resource contributed both to increased interest in the content and to improved learning. The use of educational games enhances learning and engagement in EJA.