EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL E INCLUSÃO DE TECNOLOGIA SOCIAL PARA SANEAMENTO BÁSICO EM PROPRIEDADES DE AGRICULTORES FAMILIARES

Abstract

This article presents the results of an action research work on environmental education developed in 2010 with family farmers from rural communities in Bandeirante, a town located in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Since this research is closely related to an educational process, its aim is to propose strategies for environmental education activities and inclusion of social technology for sanitation on family farmers properties in Bandeirante. The reflections presented here highlight the importance of collective work and dialogical interactions among those involved. This approach was chosen because it is believed that the quality of life of family farmers and their relationship with their environment has been favored, thus contributing to sustainable rural development.