Teaching ecological relationships using gamification

Authors

  • Cezar Paulo Carneiro Pereira Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Camila Patrícia Correa Pepinelli Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Kauana da Silva Ribeiro Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Katiuscia Rodrigues Volpato Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Elaine Ferreira Machado Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34024/revbea.2025.v20.19786

Keywords:

Biology; Ecology; Games; Methodologies; Environmental Education.

Abstract

Teaching Ecology remains a significant challenge. Among the causes of these difficulties are the predominantly theoretical approach and the use of complex and uncommon terminology. This disconnect often leads to a lack of interest in exploring ecosystems and environmental interactions. To address these issues, gamification emerges as an alternative, transforming the classroom into an interactive space. In this context, a gamified didactic sequence was developed for teaching Ecology to students, aiming to facilitate teachers' work and engage students with the subject matter. The results indicated that gamification was well received by students, helping to consolidate ecological concepts and increase motivation for the discipline.

 

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PEREIRA, Cezar Paulo Carneiro; PEPINELLI , Camila Patrícia Correa; RIBEIRO, Kauana da Silva; VOLPATO, Katiuscia Rodrigues; MACHADO, Elaine Ferreira. Teaching ecological relationships using gamification. Brazilian Journal of Environmental Education, [S. l.], v. 20, n. 2, p. 419–435, 2025. DOI: 10.34024/revbea.2025.v20.19786. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/revbea/article/view/19786. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.
Received 2024-12-02
Accepted 2025-02-07
Published 2025-04-01