Networking collaboration between educations and the promotion of environmental education

Abstract

Environmental education is a widely discussed field that benefits from networking among institutions with common goals. The objective of this research is to present a teaching practice for environmental education that combines the participation of different institutions. This collaborative network proposal involves a municipal school, an agricultural research and rural extension company, and a city hall. The methodology included a literature review, a case study, a visit to a bioactive plant garden, and an analysis of the results. The case study began by addressing theoretical content in science, geography, and history courses for 4th-grade students. This was followed by a visit to the garden to complement learning, demonstrating the value of integrating theory and practice in environmental education. The collaborative network, which leveraged the expertise of each institution, had a positive impact on environmental education, promoting behavioral changes and strengthening sustainability awareness.

Keywords: Environmental Education; Interdisciplinarity; Cooperation Networks; School Environment; Bioactive Plant Garden.