A educação ambiental presente na escola rural - estudo das práticas desenvolvidas em Teutônia - RS

Abstract

The present paper research aims at understanding the social representations of the environment of students and educators, as well as addressing the knowledge about teaching environmental education and how these practices are related to pedagogical practices developed in schools in the rural Teutonia township. The study was conducted in 7 schools, using as a method of data collection questionnaires and semi-directive interviews. Therefore, the results show that students and educators have a naturalistic view and practices developed environmental education are of an conservationist orientation. In this sense this paper proposes an environmental education project to revitalize the rural school building a proposed community education, turning this school into a space for reflection so that farmers can understand the power relations involved in their production and seek a sustainable production model that valorizes local culture, preservation of natural resources and promote the quality of life of rural populations.