Educação ambiental: práticas sustentáveis na construção de uma nova visão de mundo

Abstract

The topic of sustainability has shown increasing interest among researchers and academics from different areas of knowledge construction, and is based on concepts that demonstrate the interface of these areas with life in its fullness and multidimensionality, that is, caring for the human being as a multidimensional being (biophysical, psychic, spiritual, social, political and environmental) requires a sustainable approach with Environmental health as a whole is the fundamental aspect of Environmental Education. In this argument, the objective of this research seeks concepts of sustainability in the view of teachers of the technical staff of the College Ângelo Emilio Grando State Agricultural School, in the municipality of Erechim (RS), in relation to Environmental Education and its importance, in order to contribute to promoting a paradigm shift towards Sustainable Development. The study was carried out with ten teachers from the College Ângelo Emilio Grando State Agricultural School, in the municipality of Erechim (RS). This is applied research, classified in terms of the problem as qualitative, exploratory in nature, using some assumptions of participatory action research. Furthermore, it constitutes a case study, in relation to its technical procedures, with documentary research and survey research. The information obtained through the questionnaire, through the content analysis of Bardin (2016). The results of this research regarding the characterization of the sample, demonstrated that with an average age of 44 years old, 60% are male and 40% female, with 40% being from Getúlio Vargas (RS), 20% from the municipality of Barão. from Cotegipe (RS), 10% from Novo Prado (RS), 10% from Centenário (RS), 10% from Sarandi (RS) and 10% from São Valentim (RS). After analyzing the statements expressed, it was found that regarding the analysis categories CP, CR and CA, the perception of sustainability in the view of the teachers of the technical staff of the Agricultural Technician course at the college Ângelo Emilio Grando State Agricultural School, in the municipality of Erechim (RS), in relation to Environmental Education and the information they have determines their involvement with sustainability. Finally, it was possible to conclude that the contribution of teachers from the Agricultural Technician course at college Ângelo Emilio Grando State Agricultural School, in the municipality of Erechim (RS), based on their actions, showed that teachers attach great importance to Environmental Education, in order to effectively contribute to promoting a paradigm shift towards SD, whether in the academic or personal sphere, as well as a good understanding of the importance of the 2030 Agenda. In relation to the objective aimed at proposing sustainability actions, it was achieved from indicating actions that will enhance the 2030 Agenda, and which seek to promote behaviors aimed at environmental protection, and develop in students the skills and abilities necessary to understand ecological issues and take the necessary actions, the following actions are proposed to enhance EA at the College Ângelo Emilio Grando State Agricultural School, in the municipality of Erechim (RS), which comprise inter and multidisciplinary governance actions, engagement of the academic community, communication, partnerships and activities that allow the faculty to engage in their disciplines, requiring that EA becomes a training objective for the student body, creating study groups and empowering EA in students by sharing knowledge and teaching/learning experiences.