Educação ambiental e design thinking: aplicações no curso de administração

Abstract

Professional and Technological Education, according to the National Education Guidelines and Framework Law, aims to prepare individuals for productive activities. It arises in response to the globalized social and economic organization, which influences the relationship between environment and economy. Continuous professional development is crucial, as educators need to stay updated to effectively prepare future professionals for the job market. However, many teachers in this field come from technical backgrounds and may lack an appropriate pedagogical approach. This research aimed to analyze the integration of design thinking as an active methodology within Professional and Technological Education in a technical Administration course, potentially contributing to educators’ approach to Environmental Education. The methodology used in this dissertation is qualitative and exploratory, implemented through a participatory method. Data collection involved questionnaires with questions ordered according to a predetermined criterion. Data analysis was conducted through content analysis. Results indicate that the workshop conducted with the course's educators provided an engaging opportunity to explore the active methodology of design thinking, adapted to the context of Professional and Technological Education. This allowed participants to reflect on their teaching practices, facilitating their understanding of the need for more meaningful learning and the importance of exploring appropriate methods, as revealed by their responses after participation. Thus, it is concluded that teachers could implement this methodology in their classrooms.