Gamificação no ensino de química: a utilização da plataforma kahoot para o ensino de segurança de laboratório em aulas de química básica experimental

Abstract

Laboratory practice in chemistry teaching is crucial in the training of new teachers. Laboratory work must be carefully planned and organized because of the danger it can cause, so safety is one of the most important factors to consider when conducting laboratory experiments. Chemicals used in laboratories can be combustible, flammable, caustic, toxic, corrosive, etc. In addition, they can present risks to health and the environment, therefore, it is necessary that teachers and future teachers are aware of the risks and the necessary care that must be taken in the laboratory environment. In the same perspective, in recent years there has been a noticeable increase in digital information and communication technologies (DICTs), helping to build knowledge and develop the individual, as a way of overcoming traditional teaching. The incorporation of active methodologies in the training process is observed from the opportunities that teaching provides to students, that is, a more engaged and active behavior during activities, developing cognitive strategies in the processes of knowledge construction. In this sense, this work aims to develop a proposal for a didactic sequence based on the use of gamification for teaching safety in a chemistry laboratory, through the theme GHS (Globally Harmonized System) in the subject of Basic Experimental Chemistry, still within this proposal, resort to the use of the Kahoot! as an evaluative instrument, during the application of a quiz in a gamified activity, which was evaluated through the material available and a questionnaire applied to the teachers responsible for the subject of Experi mental Basic Chemistry, offered by the Department of Chemistry of this University (DQ-UFPB). It was found that despite the difference in years of experience or academic training, the teachers interviewed recognize the relevance of the content for the training of students, approaching it in a broad way during their classes. As a result, the proposal showed a high rate of acceptance by the teachers, who were unanimous in agreeing with the importance of adopting the theme in high school classes, mainly due to the frequency of domestic and work accidents caused by the lack of knowledge of the subject. Proper handling of everyday chemicals.