MODELANDO CONHECIMENTO: O USO DA MASSA DE MODELAR NO ENSINO DE ORGANELAS CELULARES COM ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO MÉDIO RURAL
MODELANDO CONHECIMENTO: O USO DA MASSA DE MODELAR NO ENSINO DE ORGANELAS CELULARES COM ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO MÉDIO RURAL
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.6191225020111
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Palavras-chave: Educação do Campo. Metodologias Ativas. Ensino de Biologia. Aprendizagem Significativa. Recursos Didáticos Alternativos
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Keywords: Rural Education. Active Methodologies. Biology Teaching. Meaningful Learning. Alternative Teaching Resources
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Abstract: Biology education in high school faces significant challenges, especially when dealing with abstract content such as cellular organelles and their functions. In rural schools, these difficulties are exacerbated by the lack of didactic resources and the need for methodologies that dialogue with students' sociocultural context. This article presents a pedagogical experience carried out with second-year high school night students from Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Progresso, located in the rural community of Ponte Nova, Mãe do Rio (PA), Brazil. The activity aimed to promote meaningful learning of cellular concepts through the three-dimensional modeling of organelles using homemade modeling clay. The methodology adopted was qualitative, based on participant observation, photographic records, and students' oral reports. The didactic sequence was structured into three lessons: theoretical introduction and clay production; organelle modeling; collective assembly of the cell and presentation of models. The results showed a high level of student engagement, improved understanding of the content, and appreciation for collaborative work. The modeling proved to be an effective strategy to make scientific concepts more accessible, integrating theory and practice in a creative and inclusive way. Furthermore, the activity contributed to the development of competencies established by the Brazilian National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), such as critical thinking, collaboration, and student protagonism. This experience reaffirms the potential of active methodologies in science education, particularly in vulnerable contexts, and highlights the importance of contextualized education in rural settings. It is concluded that the use of alternative didactic resources can broaden learning opportunities and strengthen the connection between school, scientific knowledge, and students' realities.
- Fabio Peixoto Duarte