Construção de um jogo educativo sobre infecções sexualmente transmissíveis e gravidez não planejada para abordagem de tema sexualidade

Abstract

This study proposes the construction and evaluation of two educational resources aimed at teaching biology and promoting sexual health among adolescents: an educational game and a didactic sequence, both focused on the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy. The research is based on the growing demand for innovative and effective methods for sexual education in schools, where discussions on sexuality are often still inadequate. Using a narrative review of the literature as a basis, the study identifies gaps in conventional pedagogical approaches and explores gamification as an alternative to engage adolescents and increase the learning of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health. The first product is the board game "Choices for Life," which simulates real-life situations involving risky behaviors, contraceptive methods, and STIs. The game aims, in a playful and interactive way, to provide a dynamic learning environment about the consequences of choices related to sexual health. The second product is a didactic sequence structured in four lessons, designed to support the use of the game in the classroom, expanding the discussion on sexual health with a participatory and investigative approach. The research discusses the development and application of these products based on a detailed review of studies on biology teaching, educational games, and active methodologies such as project-based learning. The methodological innovation lies in the combination of gamification with active pedagogical practices, offering tools that can be implemented by teachers to promote learning in an inclusive and dynamic way. These products can be adapted to different educational contexts, contributing to the formulation of public policies that promote adolescent sexual health.