Teaching Geosciences with Active Methodologies: Integrative Review on Environmental Issues

Abstract

This article highlights the importance of active methodologies in the teaching of geosciences, emphasizing their multidisciplinary nature and relevance for both students and society as a whole. Through an integrative review using databases such as Google Scholar, SciELO, and the CAPES journal, the study aims to demonstrate how practical approaches, such as applied projects and educational games, are effective in promoting engagement and facilitating the understanding of complex scientific concepts. By integrating environmental issues, such as climate change and energy transition, into the curriculum, students are sensitized to urgent global challenges and prepared to face them in an informed and proactive manner. Furthermore, the success of these approaches relies on a continuous commitment to the professional development of educators, who must adapt their pedagogical resources to meet the specific needs of students. The combination of active methodologies with the teaching of environmental themes in geosciences offers a significant opportunity to make education more technical and engaging, preparing students for conscious involvement in global environmental issues and bridging the gap between basic and higher education.