Contribuições das aulas práticas de botânica na formação de estudantes universitários de licenciatura no curso de ciências biológicas: uma análise bibliográfica

Abstract

Botany, as a central area of Biology, plays a crucial role in the initial training of Science teachers, especially in undergraduate teaching degree programs. This study aims to analyze the contributions of practical Botany classes to the academic and professional development of undergraduate students in Biological Sciences, through a bibliographic review of publications from 2008 to 2024. The findings indicate that, despite methodological advances in some institutions, the subject is still often approached in a content-heavy manner, disconnected from students’ experiences. The literature review highlights that practices such as ecological trails, herbarium assembly, didactic games, and scientific inquiry foster greater engagement and the development of teaching, technical, and socioemotional skills. The study also identifies key challenges faced by educators, such as lack of resources, inadequate infrastructure, and limited continuing education opportunities. As a result, the research proposes viable and humanized strategies to improve this scenario, promoting innovative methodologies, better integration between theory and practice, and greater institutional recognition of the discipline. Thus, it is concluded that practical Botany classes, when critically and contextually planned, are essential for a more meaningful training process aligned with the educational and environmental realities of Brazil