The cell factory

an interdisciplinary experience between Biology and Administration

Abstract

The present work is defined as a case study with qualitative and descriptive information. It presents an interdisciplinary experience between the areas of knowledge of Biology and Administration (Marketing Methods and Techniques and Fundamentals of Administration), involving first-year students of the Technical Course in Administration – Integrated Modality to High School at the Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense, Lajeado/RS. The focus of the interdisciplinary activity was the analogy between the cell and its organelles and a factory and its departments. It consisted of the following stages: (a) Theoretical approaches; (b) Creative thinking; (c) Artistic construction and the relationship between cell and factory; (d) Food production strategy; (e) Culinary activity; (f) Organic picnic; and (g) Technical visit. In addition to reporting the experience, materials from the interdisciplinary project activities were also presented. Actions carried out in the classroom and those that followed were presented, highlighting the aspects associated with enhancing teaching, learning and the interaction that took place among students in a playful way. The interdisciplinary approach made the students participate more actively in classes covering the syllabus included in the proposal . Such classes were extended even after the activities were completed. At the same time, self-assessment boosted the autonomy and efficiency of the whole evaluation and learning processes and enhanced characteristics/elements that are essential for the growth and maturing of the student as a citizen. Results of the experience as a whole point to the development of important skills, such as greater autonomy and creativity on the part of the students, which has given them a broader view of their surroundings and classroom practices.