Percepção ambiental de educadores do campo e suas influências no processo educacional em uma escola do município de Humaitá-AM

Abstract

Environmental perception is a mental activity of interaction of the individual as a means that can be defined as an awareness of the environment by the human being. Thus, this research aimed to analyze the environmental perception of rural educators and their influences on the educational process, in the Cristolândia Community in Humaitá-AM. It was developed through a field research with educators from the Antonieta Ataíde II Municipal school in the public school system. In this sense, the data were collected through semi-structured interviews, in addition to the direct observation that was necessary to establish their relationship with environmental issues and educational processes. Through data analysis it was found that educators have a naturalistic view, that is, they perceive the environment in a natural way, untouchable with all its biodiversity. However, it is expected that the results achieved with this research will contribute significantly to the change in environmental preservation and conservation actions in the local community, where some environmental problems were detected, such as the lack of basic sanitation and the lack of garbage collection. . Above all, providing subsidies for them to see and feel the need to preserve the environment where they live and especially the importance of changing habits and attitudes for a better quality of life. In addition, the results of this study can be used as a basis for the elaboration of an education program for the development of the Cristolândia Community, in order to propose strategies leading to a greater environmental awareness.