Utilização de metodologias ativas na disciplina de microbiologia industrial do departamento de engenharia química da UFPB

Abstract

The advancement of technology has revealed the inadequacy of traditional teaching methods when used in isolation, demanding the adoption of more dynamic and participatory approaches. Active methodologies emerge as a solution, involving students as protagonists in the learning process. Especially in the exact sciences, where the abstraction of content can demotivate students, the use of these approaches becomes crucial. In the context of the Industrial Chemistry course at UFPB, the Microbial Industrial discipline has incorporated didactic materials based on active methodologies, such as flashcards, quizzes, and illustrated manuals. The present work aimed to produce these materials and apply them to this discipline. An evaluation conducted with the students of the course demonstrated positive results, highlighting the effectiveness of these tools in stimulating study and content assimilation. The satisfaction survey revealed overall approval of the implemented methodologies, with suggestions for possible improvements. This adaptive and student-centered approach emerges as essential to address the challenges of higher education, ensuring greater engagement and effectiveness in learning.