The use of mind maps as a pedagogical strategy to promote environmental education among students in the final years of Elementary School

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.5583412303119

• Palavras-chave: Mind maps, active learning methodologies, environmental education.

• Keywords: Mind maps, active learning methodologies, environmental education.

• Abstract:

  The main objective of this article is to discuss the relevance of using mind maps as a pedagogical strategy for promoting environmental education. In Brazil, there are not many educational institutions in which, from the perspective of active learning methodologies, mental maps are used as a tool capable of facilitating the experience of implementing Environmental Education as a Transversal Contemporary Theme, making it less arduous and complex. 

  
  In the case of the present study, the choice of archives from a Municipal School, located in Campos Gerais – MG – is because it is recognized at the municipal level as the main institution with relevant work on the aforementioned theme that is the subject of this study (CAMPOS GERAIS, 2023). Regarding the implementation of this educational practice, few studies were observed with this objective. Therefore, we conclude that there is a need to develop research that considers environmental education as a focus of intervention.