THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE METABOLISM CONCEPT WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: tracing relationships between Garfield and Scooby-Doo for human health
Biology Teaching; Personal Construct Theory (TCP); Audiovisual Resources; Movies and Cartoons.
When studying Metabolism, discussions about aspects that interfere with human health, such as Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), eating habits and lifestyle, should be taken into account. The use of diversified teaching strategies, regarding the use of audiovisual resources such as movies and cartoons, can help the teaching practice in the students' conceptual construction process. Thus, we aimed to verify the potential of using films and cartoons in the construction of the concept of Metabolism with high school students through the Kelly Experience Cycle (CEK). The research will present a qualitative approach, being a descriptive study. The social actors will be students in the 1st year of high school, from a full-time school in the state education network, in the city of Gravatá - PE. Interventions provided by the five stages of the CEK will be carried out. As instruments for data collection, semi-open questionnaires, logbook, audio recording and observation will be used. For data analysis, Content Analysis proposed by Bardin will be used. It is expected that the strategy of using cinematography presents itself as an attractive element for the student, while inserting them as an active agent in the process of construction, reflection and changes in their practices, attitudes and habits, aiming at a better quality of life.