RELAÇÕES SOCIOAMBIENTAIS: REFLEXÕES SOBRE INTERCULTURA E CURRÍCULO.

This article examines a specific curriculum from an intercultural perspective, with a view of overcoming the traditional teaching approach still prevalent in various Brazilian schools. Using classroom experience acquired in the state of Santa Catarina contributing as methodology, this is an historical and empirical study of Garopaba, Brazil in the context of relations between differing cultures as they interact with local environments - significant issues that built and continue to build a municipal identity. The results of this study lead one to perceive a need to reassess the standard school curriculum in an effort to provide a basis of globally relevant scientific knowledge while also considering the popular wisdom and unique characteristics of the community and the social and environmental complexities of the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]