Nature-Based Solutions and the Decline of Pollution: Solving Problems to Learn Sustainable Development Goals

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Clara Vasconcelos (Author) FCUP; Pinto, T (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Education Sciences

Final page: 1135

ISSN: 2227-7102

Publisher: MDPI

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Authenticus ID: P-00Z-EJR

DOI: 10.3390/educsci13111135

Abstract (EN): The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are important issues that should be learned about in school, particularly those related to sustainable cities and communities. Target 6 of the 11th Goal mentions the special attention that should be paid to air quality. Nature-based solutions are a current theme that should be learned in school to empower students to contribute to planetary sustainability. In this context, a pedagogical intervention was developed through problem-based learning addressing air pollution. After two lessons of 50 min each, students presented a worksheet answered in groups, a group snapshot reflection, and the results of filling out a digital mural before and after the intervention. After a content analysis, the results of this evaluation study were reflected in the 105 students' increasing knowledge about nature-based solutions to improve air quality. A positive appreciation of problem-based learning as an active methodology that motivates and increases students' participation was also referred to.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13