Gameficação como ferramenta para o ensino de microbiologia médica: desenvolvimento do micromemory

Abstract

Medical microbiology is considered a fundamental discipline in the training of health professionals, but often perceived as complex due to the large number of concepts, terminologies and microorganisms involved. Given this scenario, active methodologies, such as gamification, have stood out as strategies capable of making the teaching-learning process more dynamic and meaningful. This work aimed to develop and theoretically substantiate a gamified educational resource, called MicroMemory, in the memory game format, focused on the teaching of medical microbiology, focusing on bacteria and fungi of clinical relevance. The methodology consisted of a bibliographic review carried out in scientific databases, followed by the selection of microorganisms, organization of microbiological content, definition of visual identity, elaboration of illustrated and informative charts, as well as the development of the rules and dynamics of the game. As a result, a didactic material was produced consisting of 48 letters, distributed between images and information, in addition to a rule manual, allowing the association between microbiological characteristics, associated diseases and visual elements. It is concluded that MicroMemory has potential as a complementary tool to the teaching of medical microbiology, contributing to a more active, attractive and meaningful learning.