Environmental education in pedagogical practice of teachers participating in an extension course in environmental education, blended learning mode

This paper presents a master's research clipping the second author carried out from an Environmental Education course in blended learning mode, with emphasis on municipal solid waste. The course was public primary school teachers in the state of Parana. The research conducted using the methodology of action research with qualitative and quantitative approach. This paper presents reports and reflections on various activities promoted by the course and carried out by teachers with their students. For data collection, questionnaires were used, interactions in the Virtual Learning Environment, teachers' reports and discussions in person meetings. The course and carried out activities provided opportunities to raise awareness of teachers, researchers and the school community on the importance and possibilities of integration of environmental education in teaching practices.