Development of an Interactive Didactic Resource Based on Science Comics Using a Design Thinking Approach
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1939-9854
Cristina Manuela Sá
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8768-661X
Cecília Guerra
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2560-165X
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This study is part of a Research & Development project that employs the Design Thinking approach to develop an interactive didactic resource in a science comics format. Focusing on the Health and Well-being theme, the resource aims to promote the communication and education of scientific concepts for children in the early years of schooling (aged 6 to 9). The article aims to present and reflect on the development process of the resource within a co-creation approach, involving a multidisciplinary team from the fields of communication, education, and health, and employing qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. The Design Thinking process was integrated with qualitative research methodology through the following procedures: (1) systematic literature review; (2) interviews with experts; (3) analysis of science comics; (4) definition of the design of the didactic resource; (5) planning the didactic sequence guiding its use; (6) implementation of prototypes in authentic learning environments; and (7) collection of user feedback. The guide for the didactic sequence and three interactive didactic resources based on science comics were developed, featuring stories about children’s daily life situations that incorporate concepts from natural sciences, health, and health education. For the effective development of interactive didactic resources based on science comics, it is essential to understand users' educational needs and to define the resource's interactive attributes clearly. This process is crucial for optimizing the didactic sequence guiding its use, ensuring that the resource contributes to the expected learning objectives related to the promotion of children's scientific literacy.
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