Mudanças climáticas: o que pensam professores de Ciências em Beberibe/CE?

Abstract

The conception and perception of teachers regarding climate change are important elements for environmental education. The aim of this article is to understand the conceptions and perceptions of climate change from the perspective of science teachers from schools located near the Piranji River (CE). For such, a7-question questionnaire was sent to three science teachers fromtwo schools located near the Piranji River, and the answers were analyzed using content analysis (Bardin). The participating teachers define climate change succinctly, without including elements of causes and consequences of the phenomenon. Moreover, the general effects on planet Earth whichthey perceive have a direct relationship with the effects they observe in the Piranji River. Therefore, the perception and conception of the participating teachers are essential for the development of environmental education projects at Piranji whichinvolve the schooland the riverine communities.