Análise da percepção ambiental como instrumento de educação ambiental: o caso da Escola Secundária Vida Abundante em Maputo

Abstract

1.356 / 5.000 In recent times, society has been affected by several environmental problems arising from human activities and these problems are influenced by the way in which humans perceive the environment and behave towards it. The following research aimed to analyze how environmental perception can help develop environmental awareness among final year students at Escola Secundária Vida Abundante. The research was mixed, involving 54 students in the quantitative study, through the questionnaire, of which 20 were randomly selected for the qualitative study with the application of the interview. It was observed that the students are aware of the importance of Environmental Education, however, they perceive the environment as nature, dissociating humans from the environment, which hinders the process of environmental education, as well as there is a deficit in the promotion of EE, since few are aware of the influence of their behavior on environmental well-being and the promotion of EE. The research concluded that there is a need for intervention by EA to promote the association of the environment and Man, so that they are not treated separately. Therefore, it is recommended that actions be developed to promote a sense of belonging among students and to raise awareness of environmental issues, making them aware, active and participatory. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)