Análise do contributo da educação formal na construção da cidadania ambiental dos alunos da 6ª classe na Escola Básica de Beluluane na província de Maputo

Abstract

This study analyzes the contribution of formal education to the development of environmental citizenship (EC) among 6th-grade students at EBB. EC is understood as the exercise of rights and duties related to the environment, expressed through a sense of belonging to nature by humans. Based on this premise, the study aimed to examine the role of formal education in building EC among EBB students, guided by the research question: Does formal education contribute to the construction of EC in basic education students? The research adopted a mixed- methods approach, using documentary research, questionnaires, interviews, and non- participant observation as data collection instruments. The results indicate that the development of EC is limited, focusing on isolated actions such as waste management, tree planting, and cleaning the school premises. Although these actions are important, they do not foster critical citizenship. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a broader and integrated approach that goes beyond environmental preservation and conservation. Such an approach should promote a systemic understanding of the environment, tailored to the realities and cognitive capacities of children, encouraging sustainable attitudes and values from an early age.