Participação das comunidades escolares de Caatinguinha, Tapera e Bebedouro no projeto Mata Ciliar realizado no município de Petrolina - PE

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the level of participation of schools communities from Caatinguinha, Tapera and Bebedouro on a project about recovery of riparian vegetation in the city of Petrolina, Pernambuco. The project was developed by the city hall of Petrolina-PE in partnership with other institutions, among them, the local schools. It‟s because it was understood that the school should strengthen its role in transforming the conduct of cooperative activities with the community and even without the existence of a mandatory subject of environmental education into school curricula. Were interviewed students, parents and teachers who have developed some proposed activities in the Project. Through research it was possible to identify the ecological and social consequences resulting from this initiative, could be mentioned, especially, the increasing awareness of environmental issues involved. Was noted the importance of joint actions to bring citizen participation in social processes that are inevitably involved. The performance of schools through the teachers and students was essential to raise awareness of parents and other community members for realization of the actions. It was very clear that the interest and excitement of the students to participate in any phase of the project resulted in more immediate than the greater integration in the classroom, the urge to realize other environmental actions to improve the Community. The study showed that it is not necessary to be an expert to develop environmental education programs in the area. From this experience, other activities have been proposed and developed by schools, considering environmental issues as a political act that prepares citizens to demand social justice, citizenship and respect in relations with nature