Estudo da percepção ambiental junto aos alunos de um colégio de ensino médio

Abstract

This work was based on the environmental perception of the high school students of Getúlio Vargas State College, located in the city of Mata de São João, Bahia, whose purpose is to encourage and motivate individuals to reflect on environmental problems at school and in the community. The importance of this study was to evaluate students’ perceptions regarding the environment and local environmental problems, and after checking the deficiencies on the subject, to apply innovative measures through environmental education, programs, seminars and awareness lectures for all population in order to understand the need to take care of the environment in which they live, and especially the change of habits and attitudes, in order to acquire a better quality of life. The first part presented a literature review providing information on the definition and concepts of environmental perception, the importance of Environmental Education, environment definition and sustainability. Then, a field research questionnaire was carried out addressing subjects related to environmental perception and the environment, applied to 82 high school students. The results were analyzed and the conclusion showed that the environmental perception of the majority of the students is good with reference to the concepts of Environmental Education and Environment, but it is necessary to have environmental education in schools, change of habits and customs to reduce environmental problems and improve the quality of life of citizens. The environmental perception is fundamental to become aware of the world and environment in which we live, being related to learning and sensitization involved in the process of environmental education. Environmental education in the school is indispensable because it encourages students to know the environment in which they live and change attitudes in order to protect and preserve the environment.