Inserção da sustentabilidade à luz da teoria da Aprendizagem Transformadora nos programas de pós-graduação em Administração no Brasil

Mariana Conti Oliveira; Thais Accioly Baccaro

doi:10.5433/1679-0383.2025.v46.50852

Authors

Mariana Conti Oliveira Universidade Estadual de Londrina https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1704-5312
Thais Accioly Baccaro Universidade Estadual de Londrina https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6093-8429

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0383.2025.v46.50852

Keywords:

Teaching sustainability, Teaching strategies, Methodologies, Stricto sensu, Qualitative approach

Abstract

This research explores Education for Sustainability in stricto sensu postgraduate programs in Administration in Brazil, based on Transformative Learning. The study is relevant for its theoretical and practical contributions, aiding the training of new teachers and researchers. A qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach was used. Data were collected from the Plataforma Sucupira, identifying all stricto sensu programs in the Administration area in 2021. Six programs focused on sustainability were selected. The documentary analysis of the institutions included courses, bibliography, and teacher training. Additionally, 31 semi-structured interviews were conducted with teachers and students involved in sustainability courses, approved by the Ethics Committee CAAE nº 3.573.766. Content analysis was applied in three phases: pre-analysis, material exploration, and results treatment. The results indicate that only six institutions focus on sustainability. Bibliographic diversity reflects the different philosophical currents of the teachers. Teaching methodologies influence learning, although traditional strategies predominate. It is concluded that Education for Sustainability, supported by Transformative Learning, is essential for teaching sustainability.

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Author Biographies

Mariana Conti Oliveira, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Master’s student in Administration at the Graduate Program in Administration at the State University of Londrina (PPGA-UEL), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.

Thais Accioly Baccaro, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

PhD in Administration from the School of Economics, Business and Accounting of Ribeirão Preto at the University of São Paulo (FEA-RP/USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

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