O cinema como ferramenta pedagógica para o curso de Economia Ecológica

Abstract

This work aims to analyze and test the functionality of cinema as a pedagogical tool in the course of Ecological Economy, aiming at complementation and strengthening the limitations of traditional teaching. Cinema goes beyond entertainment, able to stimulate critical reflections and contribute to the formation and interaction of thinkers. In the present research of basic nature, and exploratory as to the objectives, we applied active methodologies in four course disciplines, using films and documentaries such as Cowspiracy, Wall-E and Narrators of Javé to promote discussions on socio-environmental and economic issues. Structured questionnaires were applied to evaluate the students' satisfaction with the proposed methodology. The results indicated high acceptance (90.5%) of cinema as a pedagogical tool, highlighting its effectiveness in engagement and critical reflection. It is concluded that cinema, as an active methodology, is a valuable tool for the teaching of Ecological Economy, promoting dynamic and interdisciplinary learning. It is recommended to continue the research in other disciplines and to compare with other active methodologies.