A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NA PERSPECTIVA DA SAÚDE ÚNICA PARA O ENFRENTAMENTO DAS LEISHMANIOSES EM CAMPO GRANDE-MS: UMA PROPOSTA DE FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA PARA PROFESSORES DE CIÊNCIAS

Abstract

In Brazil, leishmaniasis is a significant One Health problem, as it presents different clinical forms and involves various parasite species, characterizing it as a complex eco-epidemiological phenomenon. Therefore, this research aimed to propose continuing education for elementary school science teachers in the Municipal Education Network (REME) of Campo Grande-MS, focusing on critical and reflective environmental education based on the principles of One Health, aiming to contribute to the prevention of the spread of leishmaniasis in dogs and humans. To this end, documentary research, an epidemiological survey, and questionnaires were conducted, the responses to which were analyzed using Discursive Textual Analysis. The results indicated a high number of leishmaniasis cases in Campo Grande, gaps in the systematic approach to the topic in the REME Curriculum Framework, and difficulties reported by teachers in integrating the theme into the teaching process. However, they also highlighted the recognition of the subject's relevance and the need for adequate pedagogical support. The Continuing Education proposal, built upon these findings, seeks to integrate theory and practice, promoting scientific literacy, interdisciplinarity, and critical awareness. Thus, the proposed training is based on collaborative methodologies, action research, and case analysis, seeking to enhance teacher autonomy, pedagogical innovation, and the ethical-political commitment of teachers to social and environmental transformation, in line with the principles of Freire, Imbernón, and Boff. It is concluded that this proposal can support teaching work and strengthen educational actions aligned with One Health, contributing to the fight against leishmaniasis in the local context.