O uso de jogos didáticos como metodologia ativa no ensino de biologia : uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

With the advancement of technologies and easy access to information, it is necessary to rethink the traditional teaching model, which prioritizes memorization over critical understanding. In this context, active methodologies, such as educational games, emerge as innovative strategies that place the student at the center of the learning process. This study aims to identify, through a bibliographic review, the contributions of the use of educational games in the teaching and learning process of Biology in high school. This is a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research, carried out through the Google Scholar and SciElo platforms. Eight studies published between 2019 and 2022 that meet the predefined selection and exclusion criteria were selected. The results indicate that the use of games as a pedagogical resource favors student engagement, promotes social interaction, stimulates critical thinking and broadens the understanding of biological content, making teaching more meaningful and dynamic. Therefore, it is concluded that educational games can be a viable resource to make biology teaching more relaxed and effective. Contributing to a new perception about biology content, introducing new knowledge to the student.