Novel study guides for biochemistry meaningful learning in biology: a design-based research

Abstract

To address the usually decontextualized transmission of information in biochemistry teaching, three interventions in a discipline (Metabolism) for Biology majors were applied as innovative study guides. We describe the development, application, and evaluation of two study guides, contextualized with a real problem or an integrative view, using broad themes like evolution and metabolic adaptation. In order to evaluate the impact of both interventions on interest, motivation, and learning of the metabolic pathways, a design-based research with cycles of application and assessment was carried out, by means of classroom observation, grade analysis in written exams, and students' interviews. Analysis and interpretation of the results point to benefits for teaching and learning, with helpful information to guide elaboration and refinement of new teaching materials and to make active learning more meaningful.Keywords: Study guide; Biochemistry; Design-Based Research. ResumoPara lidar com a transmissão em geral descontextualizada da informação no ensino de bioquímica, foram aplicadas três intervenções na disciplina Metabolismo para Biologia, na forma de estudos dirigidos inovadores. Descrevem-se a construção, aplicação e avaliação de dois estudos dirigidos, contextualizados como um problema real ou uma visão integrativa, usando temas amplos como evolução e adaptação metabólica. A fim de avaliar o impacto de ambas as intervenções sobre o interesse, motivação e aprendizagem das vias metabólicas, foi realizada uma pesquisa baseada em design com ciclos de aplicação e avaliação, por meio de observação em sala de aula, análise de notas em provas e entrevistas com estudantes. A análise e a interpretação dos resultados indicam benefícios para o ensino e a aprendizagem, com informações úteis para orientar a elaboração e o refino de novos materiais de ensino e para tornar a aprendizagem ativa mais significativa.Palavras-chave: Estudo dirigido; Bioquímica; Pesquisa baseada em design.

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