A importância da educação preventiva de riscos naturais no ensino de geografia na educação básica: Estudo de caso, a cidade de Niterói (RJ)

Abstract

Geography plays a vital role in analyzing society-environment interactions, particularly in education, where it fosters awareness and questioning of human relations with nature. Schools, shaping attitudes, utilize geographic concepts to understand spatial and natural dynamics, disseminating knowledge about natural disasters and preventive culture. In this context, this dissertation emphasizes the significance of preventive education on natural risks in basic Geography education. This master’s thesis focuses on the context of Niteroi city, which stands out for its initiatives in urban planning programs, cultural stimulation, and education, notably by integrating preventive education on risks as an integral part of city resilience development. The specific objectives of this research are: identify institutions in Brazil and around the world addressing risk education in school curricula; analyze how Geography content in Basic Education can incorporate the theme of risk education; examine pedagogical practices of 6th-grade Geography teachers in the municipality of Niteroi (RJ) for risk education approaches. In this research, the questionnaire was adopted as the method for collecting information. The questionnaire was developed using the Google Forms platform and addressed teachers' perspectives on risks, their approach to risk education in Geography teaching, and the pedagogical resources used. Educators' participation was sought through email invitations, directed at three teachers from the Niteroi education network. The results indicated progress in addressing risks in basic education, but there is still a long way to go to fully integrate preventive risk education into school curricula. Basic Education Geography has the potential to be an effective tool for fostering collective awareness of natural risks and promoting a culture of prevention. This dissertation aims to stimulatreflections and open new possibilities for future contributions in the field of geographical education focused on prevention.