The importance of environmental education in the 21st century: Literature review and case study

Abstract

Environmental education in secondary education is essential to train citizens who are aware of and committed to building a sustainable future. However, despite this awareness, in Brazil there are still many dilemmas around the incorporation of the subject in the BNCC. This study addresses the relevance of environmental education, highlighting the need for its integration into the school curriculum. To this end, a bibliographic review on the subject was carried out, as well as a case report of the practices carried out at the CETI Maria Adelaide Marinho Hortência, in the municipality of Careiro Castanho, Amazonas, Brazil. The educational practice revealed a significant commitment on the part of the students, who learned about sustainable practices and the importance of preserving the environment. This demonstrates the need to incorporate this type of practice into the day-to-day life of the school, as can be seen not only from our results, but also from the literature review carried out. The integration of this topic into the school curriculum, with the support of interdisciplinary approaches, is essential for the formation of responsible citizens committed to building a sustainable future.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.013-013