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STUDENT : FRANKLINS MARQUES TORRES
DATE: 21/03/2025
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: IQ2 - Sala de Videoconferência.
TITLE:

RESIDUAL COOKING OIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING.

KEY WORDS:

Didactic unit; Physical properties; Frying waste; Triglycerides; Environmental education

PAGES: 90
BIG AREA: Ciências Exatas e da Terra
AREA: Química
SUMMARY:

This study presents the development and implementation of a Didactic Unit (DU) focused on teaching the physical properties of triglycerides, with an environmental approach emphasizing the issue of improper disposal of residual cooking oils. The main objective is to relate these physical properties to the environmental impacts caused by the improper disposal of frying oils, fostering knowledge construction among third-year high school students in the Hospitality course at EEEP Professora Marly Ferreira Martins. The research adopts a qualitative approach, based on action research, allowing an understanding of the educational reality from the participants' perspective. The DU, entitled "Understanding the Physical Properties of Triglycerides from Residual Cooking Oils and the Impact of Their Disposal on the Environment," incorporated diverse activities such as video screenings, expository-dialogued classes, discussion circles, and practical workshops, aiming to integrate theory and practice in a dynamic and interactive way. The research results revealed that 90% of the students were unaware of the correct disposal of frying oil, and nearly half disposed of it improperly. Furthermore, a knowledge gap regarding the physical properties of triglycerides was identified, as many students struggled to conceptualize them despite being able to observe their effects in practice. This finding suggests predominantly mechanical learning, without a deep understanding of the involved concepts. Another relevant issue identified was the students’ difficulty in Natural Sciences and Mathematics subjects, which hinders the association of this knowledge with their professional training. However, the pedagogical intervention demonstrated potential to stimulate critical reflection and the re-signification of knowledge, assisting students in constructing more solidified understandings. The results indicated progress in technical comprehension and critical awareness regarding recycling and responsible oil disposal. The research reinforces the relevance of sustainable training for future professionals, demonstrating how the connection between theory and practice can contribute to more effective education. Thus, the need for innovative pedagogical practices that promote technical development and citizenship is highlighted, preparing students to act ethically and consciously in the job market.

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