The environmental education vision of master's in pedagogy students in the framework of the Catedra de la Paz in Colombia

Abstract

The aim of this research is analysing the visions of master's students on global problems, sustainability and their suggestions for Environmental Education within the framework of the Catedra de la Paz in Colombia. Students of the Master's Degree in Pedagogy of the Universidad de la Sabana (Colombia) participated in a questionnaire. Results showed that violence and environmental pollution were considered the most relevant problems. The concept of sustainability was mainly referred to as environmental awareness. Participants also understand that Environmental Education ought to include knowledge about nature. Students should be emotionally involved in the care and protection of the environment and future strategies need to be suggested Teachers' training needs to be improved regarding social and environmental problems. A complex and holistic perspective should be applied, and teacher training programs should provide students with the necessary tools and strategies for including peace and the environment in their learning.