Contributo da educação ambiental na promoção de conhecimento e práticas das medidas de prevenção da COVID-19. Um estudo de Caso dos estudantes de graduação da Faculdade de Educação da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (2022 – 2023)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze the contribution of Environmental Education (EE) in promoting knowledge and practices of undergraduate students at the Faculty of Education (FACED) in view of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention measures. In terms methodological, the study adopted a qualitative approach in the form of a case study. You data were obtained through observation and semi-structured interviews applied to 20 students, divided across the five FACED courses. The results of the study revealed that the FACED students have adequate knowledge about prevention measures for COVID-19, and also revealed the existence of negative practices among undergraduate students of FACED in the prevention of COVID-19, it is also clear from the results that EA contributes to the dissemination of knowledge about COVID-19 protection measures through display of signs educational sessions, lectures and debates to sensitize students to correctly apply the COVID-19 prevention measures. It was concluded that although students have knowledge about COVID-19 prevention measures, their practices are not correct, with non-observance of physical distancing and sharing of materials not disinfected. Therefore, the study recommends that FACED students apply the knowledge they have about COVID-19 prevention measures at an individual level and collective (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)