Agroforestry Systems and Their Tuition Through Distance Learning
Agroforestry, Training and Environmental Quality
With the human growing need for food, fiber and fuel, the agricultural activity that emerged in order to meet this demand has unleashed numerous negative effects on the environment and society. Agroforestry systems (AFS) are capable of creating complex agroecosystems that are less dependent on resources external to them. These start from principles and processes developed from the observation of natural systems and can be conducted according to the producer's need, inserting species of economic interest, making them productive while providing input to improve environmental quality. Training in AFS amostly takes place in person, as it requires practical knowledge applied for a good understanding of this science. With the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, distance learning emerged as a strategy to resume and continue classroom classes in various areas and has become an alternative for training in agroforestry systems. This dissertation aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using distance learning tools in learning agroforestry systems. The object of research is a training program called mentoring in agroforestry, which consists of a six-month continuous training process that uses distance learning tools. To collect the data, a description of the methodologies applied and the experiences carried out within the distance learning in the agroforestry context and definition of the sample size, application of a semi-structured questionnaire to the participants, survey of the characteristics of the interviewees and from the obstacles and challenges identified, propose solutions will be made. in distance learning, as well as measuring the learning of the participants.