HEMATOLOGY AS A TEACHING RESOURCE IN THE TEACHING OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Abstract

The teaching of Biological Sciences is essential in the formation of citizens by enabling them to understand biological phenomena. However, the teaching of Biology faces several obstacles such as, for example, fragmentation, abstraction, complexity and extension of contents, making the teaching-learning process difficult. To overcome obstacles in teaching, it is essential that professors introduce methodologies that make it easier for students to build their knowledge. In this perspective, practical classes in the laboratory can encourage students to establish connections between theoretical content and practice. In view of this, the objective was to describe, through an experience report, three didactic activities on the subject of hematology, carried out during the duration of the internship in teaching Biological Sciences in a public school in the municipality of Cuité (Paraíba, Brazil). Methodologically, the activities carried out were reading and interpretation of blood counts, preparation of histological blood smears, as well as blood typing. In view of the activities carried out, it was noticeable that most students participated in the activities, and this finding is in line with the literature that points to the importance of carrying out practical classes in teaching. Thus, it is evident that the activities carried out can contribute to the teaching-learning process, promoting greater participation of students in activities, helping them to solidify contents in Biology areas such as cytology, histology, genetics and biochemistry.