Análise da participação da comunidade escolar na criação e manutenção dos espaços verdes na escola básica de Muhalaze

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the participation of the school community in the creation and maintenance of green spaces at the Muhalaze Basic School. It was observed that these spaces have dry and poorly cared-for plants, herbs, and trees, in addition to the presence of solid waste scattered throughout the garden, which leads to the following question: what is the participation of the school community in the creation and maintenance of green spaces at the Muhalaze Basic School? Despite the recognized importance of green spaces for the educational process, health, and environmental balance, difficulties persist in their preservation and pedagogical enhancement. In this context, the study is justified by the need to strengthen environmental education in the school environment, promoting collective and sustainable practices that integrate education, citizenship, and the environment. The research adopted a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive approach, involving 20 participants, namely managers, teachers, students, and parents/guardians. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews and direct observation, with the data analyzed using content analysis techniques.

The results indicate greater involvement of managers, teachers, and students from the 7th and 8th grades and reduced participation of parents and staff due to unshared responsibility, highlighting an environmental education developed implicitly and poorly systematized. It is recommended, as a priority, to develop an Environmental Education Plan that includes a regular calendar of actions aimed at the creation and maintenance of green spaces.(TRADUÇAO NOSSA)