"The Use of Podcasts in Teaching Neurophysiology: A tool to fill the gaps in textbooks and enhance the perception of neuromyths."
Inquiry-based learning; Science communication; Physiology; Nervous System.
With the popularization of neuroscience, the emergence and spread of misinformation on the subject, known as neuromyths, have become increasingly common. These neuromyths also exist in the educational environment, due to factors such as a deficit in initial and ongoing teacher training and the oversimplification of nervous system teaching in textbooks. To address this issue, it is necessary to evaluate the content of the textbooks included in the National Textbook Program (PNLD) and provide students with materials and methodologies that encourage critical interpretation of information, leading to effective learning. The objective of this study is to identify possible deficits in the textbooks regarding the content of neurophysiology and, based on the obtained data, promote the creation of podcasts using an investigative approach in their construction. The analysis will be conducted through a quantitative and qualitative research, identifying the theoretical, practical, and visual aspects of the textbooks, as well as the potential of using podcasts in teaching the nervous system. The podcast will be developed through stages that align with the scientific method and allow students to exercise autonomy and investigative skills. The podcast will be evaluated to identify the benefits for the students, both for those involved in its production and for those who listen to it, and to make this tool available for other teachers to enhance their pedagogical practices.