Educational research in ecotourism activities using the PBL methodology

Abstract

Introduction: The training of researchers in the field of ecotourism is crucial to promoting a scientific and rigorous approach to ecotourism practices. Objective: to develop educational research on ecotourism activities using the PBL methodology. Methodology: the methodology deals with project-based learning, the hierarchy of four criteria; segment A sustainable management of resources, B benefits for the community, C delimits conservation measures and behavior for visitors, D consists of the prevention and mitigation of environmental impacts, the lines of research and the training of university research skills were sharpened. Results: the historical-logical, hypothetical, deductive, systematic, environmental monitoring and evaluation, education and community participation methods were used, checklists, surveys, logical framework methodology, interviews with open, closed, mixed questions, and rubrics were applied to evaluate projects, integrators of knowledge. Focused from the poles of rational use of natural and cultural resources, the conceptualization of educational research, the characterization of an area of biotic protection. is. Conclusion: Transversality in educational research is fundamental to address the complex challenges faced by the field of education, allows a more complete understanding of educational processes, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to the development of more effective educational policies, to significantly improve the curriculum, the academic contents of subjects with a greater load of practical hours such as Ecotourism that develops integral participation in students. General area of study: Pedagogy in Vocational Technical Training. Specific area of study: ecology - services. Type of study: Original articles.