INTERDISCIPLINARY PEDAGOGICAL WORKSHOPS AS TOOLS FOR INNOVATION AND ACTIVE LEARNING IN FULL-TIME EDUCATION: A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL) APPROACH

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Abstract

This study analyzes the contributions of interdisciplinary pedagogical workshops developed within the context of full-time education for learning in Natural Sciences. The research, employing a qualitative approach and descriptive nature, was conducted in two Full-Time Education Centers (CEPIs) of the state school system in Goiás, Brazil, with students from the 1st and 2nd years of High School, aged between 14 and 16 years. The workshops were held bimonthly within the scope of the Biology discipline, based on the principles of active methodologies and Project-Based Learning (PBL). Activities included science fairs, the construction of cell and organelle teaching models using low-cost materials, the production, classification, and exhibition of exsiccates with leaf species from the Cerrado biome, the development of posters on diseases caused by microorganisms, and the construction of entomological collections. Data collection occurred through participant observation, photographic records, and the analysis of productions created by the students. Results showed the strengthening of student protagonism, the development of scientific skills, increased student engagement, and greater articulation between theory and practice. It is concluded that pedagogical workshops constitute a relevant strategy for promoting innovative practices and for the holistic formation of high school students.