Cultura ambiental: una prioridad educativa para la escuela de hoy

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to promote an environmental culture in first grade students of the Departmental Educational Institution El Carmen de Guachetá, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada headquarters, from the application of pedagogical strategies that are pertinent and favorable for their environment. and community and respond to the effects of global warming. The research carried out uses a methodology with a qualitative approach, and is framed within the parameters of Action Research, taking into account the criteria of the reflection cycle established by Colas and Buendía (1998). The collection of information is carried out through the application of techniques such as observation, through field diaries, surveys and semi-structured interviews with students and parents. Initially, in the diagnosis stage, the need to generate behaviors in the population under study that is more harmonious and responsible with the environment is evident. As a coherent strategy with the needs found, the proposal "Mariposenado por Guachetá" is structured, framed in Project-Based Learning - PBL, which is based on the generation of more conscious and environmentally friendly attitudes based on exploration, interpretation and understanding. of the impact of anthropic actions on local ecosystems.