Análise da inserção da educação ambiental no processo de ensino e aprendizagem na disciplina de ciências naturais da 5a classe: caso da Escola primária completa Matola A

Abstract

This monograph reports the research that had as its analytical focus how Environmental Education is integrated into the Natural Sciences discipline of the 5th Class at Escola Primária Completa Matola A. The approach chosen for the research was qualitative and descriptive in nature, not which data were collected through document analysis, semi-structured interviews and systematic non-participant observation. The study population included eight Natural Sciences teachers, with the sample consisting of three teachers selected through simple survey sampling, using the lottery technique. Data analysis was carried out using the content analysis technique proposed by Bardin (2016) and the results point to the fact that Environmental Education pedagogical practices at Escola Primária Completa Matola A tend to be treated as an appendix to teaching. However, the student book for the 5th Grade Natural Sciences subject presents content related to Environmental Education through experimental activities, field trips and projects, presenting an approach as a parallel axis. Based on these tips, we recommend that teachers align Environmental Education strategies, such as cleaning campaigns and tree planting, with the themes involved in Natural Sciences classes. It is also suggested that the school management promote training and qualifications in insertion and Environmental Education strategies for teachers, so that they can develop more integrated and practical approaches to teaching Natural Sciences. This would help them better connect content with EA practices.