Aplicativo para estudo de microscopia na escola básica

Abstract

The teaching of microbiology in public schools in Brazil is impractical due to limited access to laboratory materials, such as microscopes, resulting in theoretical lessons without experimental practice. Within this scenario, the use of information and communication technologies appears as a resource with great educational potential, making it possible to fill this gap in teaching. The aim of this study was to analyze the teaching potential of microscopy simulation for application in high school microbiology classes based on active methodology. To this end, a bibliographical survey was carried out of works dealing with the subject, using Angotti (2015) and Miquelin (2009) as the main authors, who have studies in the area of information and communication technology allied to teaching. The methodological approach was based on data collection, using the instrument of observation to survey microbiology teaching apps in the Play Store, using a mixed methodological approach. An optical microscopy simulator app with educational potential was also developed, using technological resources to generate significant contributions to the teaching of microbiology and bring science and technology closer to students. In short, investigations were carried out into active methodologies in lesson plans, which showed their great potential, making it possible to generate a lesson plan based on them.