Avaliação da efetividade da educação ambiental em duas escolas no município de Manicoré-AM

Abstract

Environmental education is fundamental for making people aware of the world in which they live so that they can have an increasingly better quality of life without disrespecting the environment. The main objective is to try to create a new mindset regarding how to use the resources offered by nature, thus creating a new model of behavior, seeking a balance between man and the environment. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental education activities on solid waste disposal in schools in Manicoré-AM. The applied methodology was the questionnaires, addressed to the teachers and the staff of the schools. The application of the questionnaires was made by appointment, with voluntary participation. The results obtained through the application of the questionnaires were that the most used materials in both evaluated schools were paper, plastic, with little use of metal, and regarding the use of organic material, it is clear that both interviewees confuse the correct destination. of this material. And although they were advised before starting the research on the correct ways to perform the reuse and correct disposal of waste, it can be seen that most still confuse where to discard the waste produced in their daily lives, He also noted that despite the lecture students still have difficulties in assimilating which is the appropriate place to discard the materials, if they are confused in color, this demonstrates the need for frequent lectures on Environmental Education at school that will probably extend to homes of the children. Key words: Environmental education, Solid waste, selective collection.