Impacts of environmental education in strengthening the value of responsibility during primary education
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The research addressed the problem of the formation of the value of responsibility in primary school children, considering the importance of environmental education in their integral development. The objective was to evaluate the impact of extra-curricular activities in natural environments, such as the Cupeynucú Botanical Garden and the Martiano Forest, in strengthening this value. The work was done with 23 fourth grade students at the Fabricio Ojeda Barazarte primary school (Guisa, Granma) during the 2022-2023 school year. An initial knowledge test was applied and activities such as excursions, visits and camping were organized, with the participation of specialists, teachers and family members. At the end, the test was repeated and the results were analyzed. The main results showed a significant improvement in the students' knowledge and attitude towards the environment. In team 4A, 65% initially evaluated poorly went on to have no negative evaluations. In team 4B, the 15% rated as average was reduced to 3%, and in team 4C, the 20% rated as good increased to over 95%. In addition, 800 trees were planted, including endangered species, and environmental awareness was promoted in the community. The findings highlighted that contact with nature strengthens the value of responsibility and that family participation is crucial for effective environmental education. It was recommended to raise awareness among families for their greater involvement.
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