Contribuições da agroecologia para o ensino de geografia: relato de experiências

Abstract

Teaching Geography focused on Agroecology emerges as a crucial field for understanding contemporary environmental impacts and their repercussions on society. The described experience is significant due to its emphasis on environmental impacts and the issues that shape contemporary society, aiming to understand young people's perceptions in public schools and contribute to reflections on the future. There is also relevance in exploring various perspectives on Geography education within the school environment, based on diverse experiences such as internships and extension activities. The research aims to investigate the relevance of discussing agroecology in the context of Basic Education, focusing on the development of critical thinking in students and the conception, implementation, and evaluation of agroecological practices in schools. The main objective is to analyze the importance of Agroecology in the teaching of Geography in Basic Education, considering its significant contribution to sustainable development and the critical formation of students. This study adopted a comprehensive qualitative approach, justified by its ability to capture the complexity and subjectivity of human experiences. By focusing on a deep understanding of social phenomena, this methodology allows for a contextualized analysis that goes beyond numerical data, revealing meanings, interactions, and intricate social dynamics, involving high schools located in opposite peripheral areas of Fortaleza, Ceará. The target audience consisted of young students from these institutions, utilizing diagnostic analysis, a systematic process aimed at identifying and understanding the current situation of a phenomenon, problem, or specific context, based on data to assess the impact and reach of implemented agroecological practices. The procedures included literature review, data collection, and interpretative analysis of the obtained results. The results revealed a considerable interest among students in topics related to agroecology and highlighted the crucial importance of identity, territory, and cartography issues in understanding geographic space and in multidisciplinary discussions. The integration of geography with agroecology provided a deeper understanding of contemporary environmental issues and the complex social implications associated with them. The integration of Geography teaching with Agroecology not only fosters an expanded discussion in society about environmental and social issues but also stimulates substantial changes in public policies and educational practices. The study emphasizes the need to develop new research and initiatives that promote a more critical citizenship education among young people, empowering them not only to face contemporary challenges but also to positively influence the construction of a more sustainable and just future.