Educação ambiental: o aprendizado sequencial como experiência escolar alternativa

Abstract

The present study refers to the method of Flow Learning as a tool for the practice of environmental education to students in elementary and secondary education in trails, and educators from all levels of education in courses promoted in Environmental Education Programs required for environmental licensing. This method was proposed by Joseph Cornell in 1977 and corresponds to a teaching philosophy that suggests the adoption of a sequence, trying to value certain subtle aspects of human nature so that the activities in nature to become more productive. From this perspective, the dynamics are grouped into four stages: awakening enthusiasm, focusing attention, driving experience and share the inspiration. The study was conducted at the Botanical Garden of Porto Alegre, which corresponds to a conservation education and research reference. Moreover, the dynamic proposals were made in green spaces located in the municipalities of Albano Machado, Two Lajeados, Nonoai, Veranópolis and Vila Flores, located within the State of Rio Grande do Sul in order to extend the results obtained. The method helped people to have inspirational experiences through the rimplementation of creative activities, who would appreciate the contact with nature. Throughout the work it was possible to notice an increase in the interest of participants by outdoor activities, as well as enable bringing together theory and practice. In addition, there was an interesting relationship between the method of Learning and Sequential changes in attitude toward environmental problems. Key-words: Environmental Education; Botanical Gardens; Sequential Learning; Ecological Trail.