Meio ambiente, sustentabilidade: transversalidade nas escolas rurais de Canindé-CE.

Abstract

The research addresses the importance of integrating environmental education into the curriculum of rural schools, focusing on sustainable practices and the formation of ecological awareness among students. The main objectives of this integrative research were to enhance pedagogical practices focused on the environment and sustainability in these schools, identify challenges and opportunities for implementing sustainable practices in daily school life and propose strategies that strengthen the transversality of sustainability in teaching. The research revealed significant challenges, such as the lack of material resources and adequate infrastructure, in addition to the need for continued training of teachers on sustainability topics. However, promising opportunities were also identified, such as the educational potential of the rural environment and the possibility of partnerships with organizations and institutions that can contribute resources and technical knowledge. The results indicate that, despite the difficulties faced, it is possible to implement innovative pedagogical practices that integrate sustainability across the school curriculum. Suggested strategies include the creation of community projects, teacher training and the valorization of the natural environment as a pedagogical tool, with the aim of promoting greater environmental awareness and preparing students for the ecological challenges of the Canindé-CE region.