EDUCATIONAL MODELS AND CONCEPT MAPS: CELL BIOLOGY AND INTERFACES WITH THE COMPUTER IN TECHNICAL COURSES OF IFMS

Considering the difficulties concerning to cell biology content, the making and use of didactic models were proposed as a potentially significant means on the learning of cell concepts with students of IFMS / Ponta Pora. We tried, through the use of concept maps, to promote the knowledge on this topic, in order to further a more inclusive view of the content. The study was based on the Theory of Meaningful Learning David Ausubel. Based on prior knowledge, we prepared a didactic sequence, which is also subordinated to the principles of progressive differentiation and integrative reconciliation, using concept maps. These data, after being described and analyzed, allowed us to infer the occurrence of conceptual evolution and Meaningful Learning. The work shows the association between basic and technical knowledge areas contribute to the teaching and learning in technical and professional education of IFMS.