DEVELOPMENT OF A BOARD GAME BASED ON ACTIVE METHODOLOGIES FOR TEACHING HUMAN ANATOMY IN THE NURSING TECHNICIAN COURSE

Abstract

Human Anatomy education is fundamental to the training of health professionals; however, the complexity of the subject matter and the prevalence of traditional teaching methods can hinder meaningful learning. This study aimed to describe the development process of an educational board game based on active learning methodologies for teaching Human Anatomy to Nursing Technician students. It is an applied methodological study focused on developing an educational product, conceived during an extension project at UNICORPtec in Itaúna, Minas Gerais. The development process involved a literature review, definition of educational objectives, pedagogical design, creation of the thematic board, Human Anatomy question cards, game rules, and graphic materials, followed by the tool's implementation in teaching activities. The final product consisted of an illustrated board, educational cards, game pieces, dice, an hourglass, a rulebook, and an answer key. During implementation, high student participation, collaborative learning, enhanced interaction among participants, and a positive perception of the game as a strategy for reviewing anatomical content were observed. It is concluded that the game represents an innovative, easy-to-use educational technology with the potential to foster active learning, encourage prior study, and strengthen the integration of theory and practice in health education.