Uso de jogos didáticos: um foco na aprendizagem de botânica no 7º ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola pública de João Pessoa

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of the use of didactic games on the learning of Botany by 7th grade students in a public school in João Pessoa. The research highlighted the importance of active methodologies in teaching Botany, with the aim of promoting meaningful and stimulating learning. The results revealed that didactic games provided an engaging and effective learning experience, contributing to the development of cognitive skills and students' interest in the subject. The games' playful and interactive approach favored the understanding of botany content and encouraged active student participation in the proposed activities. In addition, the research highlighted the importance of rethinking traditional educational practices, seeking to integrate technological resources and innovative strategies into the teaching-learning process, as well as reducing botanical negligence. The use of educational games proved to be a promising tool for promoting scientific literacy, the perception of plants in everyday life and the development of essential skills in students, such as the capacity for critical analysis and the application of scientific thinking. In view of this, this study highlights the importance of investing in dynamic and creative teaching approaches that can stimulate students' interest in botany and provide a more complete and meaningful education. Integrating educational games into botany teaching proved to be an effective strategy for enhancing learning and promoting a more engaging and innovative education.