A Geoethics Syllabus for Higher Education: Evaluation of an Intervention Programme

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2023

Autores

Clara Vasconcelos (Autor) FCUP; Alexandra Cardoso (Autor) Outra; Tiago Ribeiro (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Geosciences

Vol. 11

Página Final: 302

ISSN: 2076-3263

Editora: MDPI

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citação

Scopus - 2 Citações

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ID Authenticus: P-00Z-6XG

DOI: 10.3390/geosciences13100302

Abstract (EN): Geoethics is a field of knowledge currently in full development. Researchers in geoethics are primarily concerned with the anthropogenic interaction with the Earth system. Due to its nature, geoethics holds particular importance in sustainable development due to its nature as it aims to promote ethical human behaviour that does not negatively impact the Earth system. In the present research, we implemented an intervention program addressing various issues related to the sustainability of the Earth system, such as the exploitation of geological resources, the management of geological risks, and the conservation and promotion of geopatrimony. The intervention program was applied to higher education students in the geosciences field. A sample of 90 students from various geosciences courses completed an initial questionnaire, revealing limited knowledge about geoethics. This study resorted to mixed-method research involving interviews with some students who volunteered (n = 52). The results showed that after applying the intervention programme, most students developed a deeper understanding of the topics addressed and recognised the contributions this scientific area can make to sustainable development. Additional research in geoethics education is essential to foster the integration of geoethics into the curricula of higher education institutions.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 12