O bioma pampa como perspectiva de educação ambiental (ea): a experiência do uso do podcast na formação de professores

Abstract

This dissertation stems from a research-intervention conducted at the José Bonifácio High School, municipality of Alegrete, RS. Its objective was to create an informative Podcast that shared educational approaches of the school teachers regarding the perspective of environmental education practices that integrate socio-environmental aspects of the Pampa Biome, considering that all teaching practices should be related to students' daily lives. Guided by the guiding question: How is it possible to identify ways to integrate not only ecological elements but also socio-economic, cultural, and political aspects of the Pampa Biome into the educational practices of your curricular component or field of expertise? The methodology used was pedagogical intervention. The subjects were the teachers of José Bonifácio (Polivalente). The research was based on the Pampa Biome, municipality of Alegrete, in the Center-West of Rio Grande do Sul, where the school is located. Activities were carried out during the School Pedagogical Week. The results reinforce the relevance of integrating Environmental Education with Information and Communication Technologies. The Podcast "Pampean Reflections" integrated as an approach that helped educators connect environmental issues to student learning and reformulate their teaching practice. The study also highlights the need to promote a multidisciplinary approach and raise awareness about the preservation of the Pampa Biome. It is concluded that the importance of combining Environmental Education and ICTs, exploring the potential of Podcast as an educational tool to raise awareness about aspects of the Pampa Biome, thus preparing students and teachers for environmental challenges and sustainable practices.