Eco-education: an intervention in the curriculum and in the training process of teachers in the Feira Nova-PE School System

Eco-education plays a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future by fostering environmental awareness and responsibility in students. This study investigates the incorporation of eco-education in the curriculum and teacher training in the Feira Nova-PE school system, with the goal of promoting sustainable practices. The primary objective is to understand how eco-education can be effectively integrated into school curricula and teaching practices to encourage environmental responsibility. The specific objectives are to engage students in hands-on learning about sustainability, equip teachers with the necessary tools to teach eco-education, and establish a model that can be replicated in other regions. The research question guiding this study is: How can eco-education be successfully embedded in the curriculum to promote long-term environmental consciousness? The methodology is bibliographic and includes action research, focusing on interventions with 75 fifth-grade students and 23 teachers from public schools. The results demonstrate that integrating eco-education into the curriculum requires continuous collaboration between schools, local communities, and policymakers, and that it positively impacts students' and teachers' understanding of environmental issues. The conclusion emphasizes the need for ongoing curriculum adjustments to reflect contemporary environmental challenges and highlights the importance of teacher training in fostering eco-education.