Environmental education in times of social-environmental crisis: possibilities of its inclusion in occupational therapy training, from the academics' perspective

Abstract Introduction The socio-environmental crisis is a relevant issue and there is an urgency in its reflection and search for solutions in all areas of knowledge. This study, using environmental education as a base, becomes part of this need from professional training in occupational therapy. Ob...

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Published in:Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional 2023, Vol.31
Main Authors: Valderrama Núñez, Cristian Mauricio, Enríquez Valderrama, Constanza Alejandra, Astete Cereceda, Marco, Villarroel Peña, Fernanda, Pollet Muñoz, Marion, Guíñez Aguilera, Javiera Isidora
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Summary:Abstract Introduction The socio-environmental crisis is a relevant issue and there is an urgency in its reflection and search for solutions in all areas of knowledge. This study, using environmental education as a base, becomes part of this need from professional training in occupational therapy. Objective To analyze the possible relationships between environmental education and disciplinary training, from the perspective of occupational therapists who are dedicated to university teaching in the province of Concepción, Chile. Method Qualitative methodology through 7 individual interviews with occupational therapists who work as university academics. The information is subjected to a thematic content analysis and theoretical triangulation. Results There are theoretical and ethical foundations in the discipline linked to nature, which can be included in professional training. It is proposed that this issue should be addressed transversally in training. The most appropriate teaching methodologies for its implementation would be of a theoretical-practical nature, such as project-based learning or service learning. Nature-based actions can be taught as an intervention strategy at the service of caring for nature, and at the same time for caring for people and communities. Conclusions It is invited to include environmental education in the training of occupational therapists, since it is a powerful tool to advance in the protection and conservation of the environment. Resumo Introdução A crise socioambiental é um tema relevante e há urgência em sua reflexão e busca de soluções em todas as áreas do conhecimento. Este estudo, tendo como base a educação ambiental, torna-se parte dessa necessidade de formação profissional em terapia ocupacional. Objetivo Analisar as possíveis relações entre educação ambiental e formação disciplinar, desde a perspectiva de terapeutas ocupacionais que se dedicam ao ensino universitário na província de Concepción, Chile. Método Metodologia qualitativa, com a realização de sete entrevistas individuais com terapeutas ocupacionais que atuam como professores universitários. A informação é submetida a uma análise de conteúdo temática e triangulação teórica. Resultados Existem fundamentos teóricos e éticos nas disciplinas ligadas à natureza, que podem ser incluídos na formação profissional. Propõe-se que esta temática seja abordada de forma transversal na formação. As metodologias de ensino mais adequadas para a sua implementação seriam de n
ISSN:2526-8910
2526-8910
DOI:10.1590/2526-8910.ctoao268635052