O lúdico no ensino de biologia celular: possibilidades no ensino superior

Abstract

Considering the difficulties that some new students at the University present to understand abstract concepts, this work describes an Extension Course, in the area of Cell Biology, which was carried out with the objective of contributing to the effective learning of a group of undergraduate students at the University Federal University of Vicosa (MG). The work also reports the importance of the experience lived for the graduate students who taught the Course. In the Course, diversified recreational activities were used, chosen according to the theme that would be approached. The results showed that the Course was very well accepted by the students, helping them to understand the contents, through a pleasant and accessible process, which enabled the construction of knowledge. For graduate students who taught the Course, the experience was unique and contributed to their professional training. Therefore, the experience was significant for everyone involved.