Research on environmental attitudes in the field of science education: a state of knowledge

The educational process is essential in training to face the socio-environmental crisis, providing moments for the acquisition of knowledge that enhance active and autonomous learning through individual moments of discoveries, collective discussions, and reflection that ultimately favor the development of pro-environmental attitudes. This article aimed to carry out a review of the State of Knowledge on the knowledge obtained by research on the topic of environmental attitudes in the area of Science Education. The predominance of anthropocentric and/or utilitarian environmental attitudes was evidenced, however, conceptions or worldviews more concerned with the environment can benefit from participation in Environmental Education activities. Thus, it points out fruitful research paths for understanding how students can benefit from science classes while awakening the interest of nature and its preservation.