AÇÃO EM EXTENSÃO COMO PRÁTICA LIBERTADORA: EXPERIÊNCIA COM O TEMA DOS RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS URBANOS NO ENSINO BÁSICO

Abstract

This article deals with a sample of extension experiences that occurred in 2022 belonging to the UTFPR university extension project entitled: institutional partnerships for social actions in state schools and municipal schools of Curitiba-PR. With the collaboration of a scholarship holder and the active participation of the authors, the action "Vigilante dos resíduos" was organized for full time students. The results of the separation of urban solid waste at school and at home comprised the investigation and data collection. The construction of didactic and pedagogical strategies, based on a libertarian practice, explored the basic concepts of university extension and the production of knowledge by all subjects involved. Based on the sociology of childhood, open investigative processes, and active participation, gamification was explored as a didactic strategy. We conclude that there are strong links between theories, teaching work, and extension practices for the production and appropriation of knowledge that enhances innovation, the search for solutions, and relationships.