Concept Maps as a Useful Instrument in the Teaching Practices: an Applied Research in the Biological Sciences

This paper presents the results of an applied research experience conducted with a group of undergraduate students in Biological Sciences at the Teaching Practice discipline. The research aimed to surpass pedagogical deficiencies, making use of the concept maps technique, through which it was possible to externalize and share meanings that arise from the reading of supporting texts. The concept maps were discussed, in this paper, through the literal translation of meanings. The results evidenced improvement in the ability of discussing ideas, in group working and in the rebuilding of knowledge.