Modelos didáticos do desenvolvimento embrionário dos olhos impressos em 3D como facilitadores do ensino em saúde

Abstract

The discipline of embryology brings various nomenclatures and technical terms that do not favor learning through memorization; thus, new strategies should be prioritized, such as the use of three-dimensional educational models, which facilitate the visualization of embryonic structures. However, ready-made educational resources addressing the organogenesis of biological systems are not easily found for purchase as pedagogical material. The present project aims to construct and evaluate educational models of embryonic eye development as an auxiliary tool in embryology learning. The educational models were developed with the best understanding in mind, using two-dimensional figures available in scientific literature on the subject. The pieces were built in a chronological sequence of eye development. Printing of the models was done using a three-dimensional (3D) printer to ensure quality and fidelity of the structures, and they were painted to facilitate understanding of the studied embryonic leaflets. The produced pieces were applied in a didactic sequence for undergraduate students and surpassed expectations. 87.2% of the participants stated that the pieces were useful for understanding the eye formation process, and 61.7% considered them essential for memorizing the names of the studied embryonic structures. Furthermore, 83% of the participants rated the produced model as excellent, reflecting the importance of 3D printing technology as a valuable tool in the field of embryology, assisting in the illustration of complex processes and facilitating the learning process in health education