THE USE OF EDUCATIONAL GAMES TO EXPLAIN COMPLEX CONCEPTS RELATED TO HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Different strategies have been proposed to improve the teaching-learning process in different fields. One option to optimize learning, increasing students' involvement and providing group discussions, is the use of educational games (EG). In this study, we evaluated the students' perceptions about the use of EG as a tool to facilitate the understanding of key concepts related to Human Physiology (HP). Educational games addressing the bioelectric membrane potential and the cardiac cycle were used to complement theoretical classes. After the games' use, the students were invited to evaluate their use. We verified that students consider that EG are interesting tools to improve HP teaching and that they contribute to the understanding of the content worked in the classroom.