ANIMAL REPRESENTATION AS A TEACHING RESOURCE: STAGE 2 OF THE EDUCATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION MODEL (ERM)

ABSTRACT:

Intending to meet the 2nd stage of the educational reconstruction model, we aimed to characterize the representation of the animal as didactic resource and alternative/substitute methods for graduates, bachelors, and undergraduates of the biological sciences course. The 331 responses obtained through an online questionnaire showed that although the choice of the course is passionate, that there is adherence to alternatives and knowledge of ethical principles, many participants legitimized the classes with animals. The instrument allowed us to identify the peculiarities of each group, mainly associated with the level of education and graduation before or after Law 11.794/08. The results point to the importance of associating training with a methodological theoretical framework, enabling training for technical and educational functions with humanitarian, ethical, critical, responsible, and sustainable conduct.

Keywords:
Bioethics; Animal ethics; Alternative Methods; Conscience Objection Clause; 3R Principle