Implementation of an agroforestry system in education for sustainability in Bonito, MS, Brazil

Authors

  • Carmen Beatriz Reiss Zavala Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD)
  • Ana Caroline Gomes Abreu Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD)
  • Cristiane Almiron Batista de Freitas Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD)
  • Zefa Valdivina Pereira Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD)
  • Valter Vieira Alves Junior Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD)

Keywords:

Environmental education, Agroecology, Biodiversity, Teaching-learning

Abstract

Reflection on social practices for the development of actions that contribute to biodiversity conservation involves a necessary articulation with the production of meanings about environmental education. Based on the extension project “Sustainability and Agroecology”, practices were implemented combined with theoretical study, seeking environmental education for sustainability in the municipality of Bonito, MS. The target audience of the proposal was a class of twenty students in the 3rd year of high school. Two questionnaires, one before and one after the educational actions, were applied to obtain data on prior knowledge and on the results of the educational process, respectively. Interactive and participatory classes continued, focusing on agroforestry systems (AFS) and sustainability. Field practices included a technical visit to an agroecological property that has an AFS implemented and in operation. The principles of sustainability and agroecology were observed on site. In a new area in the rural area of ​​the municipality, a SAF was implemented, where students planted various crops. The results were shared with the school community at the end of the work. Considering the cultural diversity and the individual's own characteristics, in the end, a positive balance was evident in the teaching-learning process.

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Published

2014-07-30

How to Cite

Zavala, C. B. R., Abreu, A. C. G., Freitas, C. A. B. de, Pereira, Z. V., & Alves Junior, V. V. (2014). Implementation of an agroforestry system in education for sustainability in Bonito, MS, Brazil. RealizAção, 1(2), 10–25. Retrieved from https://ojs.ufgd.edu.br/realizacao/article/view/3276

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