Game na zootecnia: a utilização de um jogo didático no processo de ensino-aprendizagem para alunos do ensino médio

Abstract

This experience report is the result of an extension project in which students experienced pleasurable, meaningful and engaging learning through a card game along the lines of Super Trunfo. The game was structured on the basis of Animal Production Science courses, which, among other subjects, includе topics like ruminant production and aquaculture. Initially, the project team researched the main breeds of cattle, sheep and goats, as well as the most important species of fish in Brazil. Based on this data, the charts were created using the online graphic design platform Canva®. In order to evaluate its use in the teaching-learning process, a questionnaire was administered to first-year agricultural students at the Federal Institute of Amazonas in Itacoatiara which aimed to determine the number of cattle breeds and fish species that the students were familiar with. Then, the game was played during a few lessons and the questionnaire was administered again. The findings demonstrated that the majority of students retained the knowledge on the cards, enhancing their understanding. The game was also taken to three rural schools and presented to elementary school to encourage students' interest in the courses given at the Institute by having them exhibit some ofthe subjects covered in the agricultural course. Thus, the use of this game as a didactic tool has allowed the students of the technical course in agriculture to engage and participate in the teachinglearning process, generating knowledge and fun, as well as an extension activity with students from rural schools.