Ensino de biologia e a aprendizagem significativa: ressignificando a prática docente

Abstract

This monograph consists of a reflection that aimed to analyse if the methodologies used by the teachers in the teaching of biology contribute to a significant learning for the students. The study was conducted with teachers and students of the 3rd grade of a public high school in the city of Manicoré-AM. The established analysis criteria were related to the didactic methods employed by the biology teachers, the importance and influences of the practical activities in this subject and the main learning difficulties faced by the students in relation to the methodologies used. The research was developed using questionnaires containing open and closed questions. The analysis of the collected data showed that, in the students' opinion, the biology classes need to be reformulated in their format, becoming interesting, dynamic and experimental, since the opinion about the need for experimental activities or practical classes was almost unanimous. / activities. From the educators' point of view, the data obtained indicate that although teachers recognize the need for differentiated classes, whether with laboratory practices, through videos, innovative technologies or non-formal spaces, they make little use of active methodologies. and economic issues are one of the main difficulties. It is known however that Innovative hands-on classes do not necessarily need sophisticated laboratory or equipment. They can be carried out in different spaces, such as in the school yard, in contact with nature or in the classroom, using alternative materials. The results found in this paper point to the need to rethink the continuing education of teachers with a teaching and learning proposal that stands out, whenever possible, for practical activities and the use of alternative environments that can be used as "laboratory" for classes. Finally, it is considered that the results of this work make it possible to advise teachers from schools in the municipality of ManicoréAM, in the development of a pedagogical practice that contributes to the accomplishment of meaningful teaching and learning processes. Keywords: Biology Teaching, Meaningful Learning, Pedagogical Practice.