Plantas da trilha ecológica wajãpi (Laranjal do Jari) como ferramenta educacional para o ensino de botânica

Abstract

This work seeks to understand the perception of the students of Forest Engineering and Biological Sciences of the Federal Institute of Amapá, located in Laranjal do Jari, in relation to the teaching of botany, especially with regard to practical activities and the use of technological didactic resources. The objective is to analyze how botany classes are taught and to encourage the use of practices as a teaching tool in this area. One proposal presented is the use of the Wajãpi ecological trail for practical botany classes, where some representative plants were also selected for the creation of a digital collection that will assist in the classes. The methodology used in the research is qualitative and descriptive, with data collection carried out through questionnaires, applied to a sample of 122 higher education students. The results of the research point to the need to rethink and adapt the way botany teaching is conducted, in order to make it more interesting and meaningful for students of Forest Engineering and Biological Sciences. In addition, it is essential that educational institutions recognize the importance of these resources for teaching botany and encourage their use, also promoting awareness about the preservation of local biodiversity.