CRITICAL ENVIRONMENAL EDUCATION IN THE TEACHING OF GEOGRAPHY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO - BRASIL

Abstract

Environmental education and geography teaching are interlinked, sharing intentions to promote awareness, understanding and action in relation to environmental challenges and the search for a sustainable way of life. By integrating environmental education and geography teaching, the aim is to train aware, informed and committed citizens, capable of contributing to building more sustainable and resilient societies in the face of global environmental challenges. The general aim of the research is to analyze the role of critical environmental education and planetary citizenship as possibilities for geography teaching in public schools. The methodology used in the research is based on the theoretical framework of research into environmental education from a critical perspective, touching on the discussion of planetary citizenship through critical environmental education in geography teaching. The research was able to integrate different subjects and spaces for the development of actions aimed at education for sustainability. The importance of critical environmental education in geography teaching stands out, as it seeks to stimulate critical thinking about the consumption of natural resources, rethink society's relationship with the environment, provide more inclusive and equitable educational actions, as well as promoting learning opportunities that can transform students and communities to be more active in their communities.