Gene Expression: Teaching epigenetics through an investigative teaching sequence.
Keywords: Research-based teaching; epigenetics; scientific literacy; biology teaching.
Teaching genetics is one of the most complex and difficult topics to cover in the classroom, most students experience great difficulty in learning concepts related to this area of biology. Therefore, it is necessary for the teacher to look for ways to make this learning more dynamic and interesting for students, so an approach that could be applied during classes would be investigative. Awakening in students a curiosity about what they can learn is an important step for the teacher to have greater engagement within the classroom. Building learning that has context with what the student experiences could make this learning more meaningful. . The present work proposes the use of an investigative approach to promote scientific literacy among high school students, focusing on the use of epigenetics, thus seeking to overcome difficulties in the learning of these students. The research will be conducted through the development of an investigative didactic sequence, which will be applied in a State School with the participation of 35 students enrolled in the 3rd year of high school, with qualitative data collection on the impact of this approach on student learning and , the production of didactic models during classes to assist in the teaching-learning process. Better engagement on the part of participants is expected, resulting in significant learning, the development of investigative skills, the ability to identify and overcome challenges and the contribution to educational practices.