Environmental perception of youth and adults students of a municipal school of basic education

Abstract

This study investigated which environmental perceptions are disclosed by youth and adult students of basic education (EJA Program) of a public school from the town of Ouro Preto (MG). 63 students were investigated. For the collection of data a questionnaire structuralized for discursive and objective questions was applied. For the analysis of the conceptions of environment five categories of conceptions of environment had been established (romantic, utilitarian, generalizing, limited and socio-environmental). The results point the predominance of an environmental perception little elaborated and of “limited” character. These results also strengthen the necessity of development of the environmental education in the youth and adult education. The study of the perception in the relations man-environment can favor a use more sustainable of the environmental resources.