THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AS A TRAINING AXIS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN THE COLOMBIAN EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT

Abstract

The circular economy has become established as one of the environmental approaches that poses the greatest challenges in the social, political, and economic spheres of the 21st century. This essay examines the role of the circular economy as a training axis for sustainability in schools, seeking to understand how to incorporate its principles into the Colombian educational context by identifying pedagogical trends that guide its integration in the classroom. The essay adopts the parameters of a theoretical-analytical approach, seeking to critically reflect on how the circular economy supports educational processes related to sustainability in the Colombian educational context. The analysis was carried out using the dialectical method, which allowed for a comparison of different theoretical perspectives with classroom experiences, consolidating an interpretive synthesis on the pedagogical challenges of sustainability. Among the most important findings is how the circular economy develops environmental competencies and values, enables active learning from the environment about the use of resources, and promotes sustainable and environmentally friendly practices through the use of materials. In conclusion, integrating the circular economy into classroom practices generates a shift in thinking and the development of responsible citizens based on critical and environmental awareness for sustainability.