Permacultura na escola como ferramenta de educação ambiental: um estudo numa escola municipal do litoral paulista

Abstract

This work had as thematic about the use of permaculture practices such as Environmental Education tool at the school community. The study was conducted at the Municipal School Domingos Soares de Oliveira, at Praia Grande – São Paulo, Brazil. It was used the Action Research method, through a questionnaire and the application of activities related to the cultivation of vegetables, recycling of solid waste, use of alternative energy and domestic economy. It was noted a direct relationship between the real interest of the students and the approach of techniques that providing some avail, particularly regarding the domestic economy. It was observed, in turn, an increase in interest in issues related to the environment, and better coexistence within the school community.