Abstract
This research aimed to promote the family garden as an environmental
strategy in sustainable development with parents and representatives of the
Educational Unit “Nerio Torres Alvarado” of the sector El Pueblito, Barinitas
parish, Bolivar municipality of Barinas state. The nature of the study was
framed under the qualitative approach in a Participatory Action Research. On
the other hand, the research was done in (4) four phases: Phase I. Preparatory
(Reflection and Design), Phase II. Fieldwork, Phase III. Analytical, Phase IV.
Informative. Key informants were: (03) representatives. The research used as
a technique participant observation, the interview in depth and as an instrument
an interview guide and field notebook. From the point of view of the
participatory action research method, this is a specific form of social interaction
that aims to collect data for the inquiry, allowing the contact and collection of
opinions, ideas and concerns of parents and representatives. Finally, for all of
the above, the present research constitutes a significant contribution to the
teaching and learning process, since it is the competence of the family and the
teachers as promoters of dissemination of knowledge in this process.
Keywords:
development.
family
garden;
environmental
Date Received: 30-09-2016
strategy;
sustainable
Date Acceptance: 16-11-2016
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Artículo
Familiar Vegetable Garden as an Environmental Strategy to Promote the
Sustainable Development in Parents and Representatives