Impacts of teaching, research and university extension: an instrument of socio-environmental transformation

Abstract

This theoretical-analytical study proposes a reflection on how environmental awareness can be improved in schools through continuous extensionist practices. An objective questionnaire, Likert scale, was applied in six schools in Itajaí (SC, Brazil), with 62 students involved in the activities of the Extension Project Oceanos, Sustainability theme, over one year. 72% of the answers highlighted the importance of these activities in the formation of students and changes in society, however, efforts are still needed for information effectiveness. Thus, it is suggested a transforming education from collective construction to the socio-environmental problems.