Modules enable students to engage with content at their own pace,fostering autonomy and deeper understanding.The modular approach ensures clarity in presenting objectives,instructions,and concepts,while having illustr...Modules enable students to engage with content at their own pace,fostering autonomy and deeper understanding.The modular approach ensures clarity in presenting objectives,instructions,and concepts,while having illustrations,activities,and assessments could enhance comprehension and retention.This paper was a developmental study on STS module for college students using the ADDIE Model(Analysis,Design,Development,Implementation,and Evaluation).Sampled 673 first-year students from Northwest Samar State University participated in the study,with 299 participating in a test try-out and 374 in the students’performance evaluation.Three expert evaluators with backgrounds in science,English,and psychology,each with over four years of experience,assessed the modules to ensure alignment with the study’s constructivist learning goals and instructional integrity.The findings revealed that both students and experts had rated the instructional module positively,indicating its effectiveness in facilitating learning and completing lessons.Key aspects such as the style of illustrations and written expressions,the usefulness of learning activities,and the guidance provided by illustrations and captions were especially well-received.The module was praised for its clear objectives,understandable instructions,and engaging tasks like trivia and puzzles.Expert evaluations highlighted relevance,simplicity,and balanced emphasis on topics in the module content.Furthermore,students in test group demonstrated significant improvement in performance,with post-test scores notably higher than pre-test scores,confirming the module’s effectiveness in enhancing learning outcomes.Consequently,this paper provides an opportunity to integrate science learning with initiatives aimed at promoting environmental preservation and driving social change.展开更多
ⅡEnvironmental education is gaining increasing recognition in Morocco as a fundamental pillar for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).Within this context,school-based environmental clubs play a crucial ...ⅡEnvironmental education is gaining increasing recognition in Morocco as a fundamental pillar for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).Within this context,school-based environmental clubs play a crucial role in promoting awareness and building climate resilience among students at various educational levels.These clubs serve not only as platforms for ecological engagement but also as practical tools for embedding sustainability into everyday learning.This study explores the main factors that influence the creation,activation,and effectiveness of environmental clubs in Moroccan schools.Relying on a quantitative survey conducted with 42 respondents,including both teachers and school administrators,the research highlights several key enablers.Among the most significant are access to adequate training in environmental education,the presence of strong institutional support,and the availability of sufficient resources.The analysis uses descriptive statistics,chi-square testing,and a Weighted Average Index to better understand the relationships between these variables.Findings reveal a strong correlation between environmental training and the initiation of clubs,although this does not always translate into high levels of student engagement.The main obstacles identified include insufficient time,lack of funding,and a shortage of appropriate educational materials.In conclusion,the study emphasizes the importance of expanding training initiatives,dedicating specific time within school schedules,and improving access to materials.These steps are essential to fully integrate environmental clubs into the Moroccan educational system and to enhance their overall impact.展开更多
Environmental education is essential for developing awareness,critical thinking,and problem-solving skills needed to address pressing global challenges such as climate change,biodiversity loss,and resource depletion.A...Environmental education is essential for developing awareness,critical thinking,and problem-solving skills needed to address pressing global challenges such as climate change,biodiversity loss,and resource depletion.Artificial intelligence(AI)can expand access to environmental learning by providing scalable,personalized educational tools that overcome geographical and logistical barriers.This paper explored the perceptions of science teaching about the potential application of AI in environmental teaching.A purposive sampling method was employed to select 25 science teachers,who were selected through an online screening process and subsequently interviewed individually.Findings indicated that AI enabled personalized learning pathways,allowing students to engage with designed content and tasks suited to their individual levels,which enhanced academic growth and interest.AI-powered simulations allowed students to experiment with environmental changes in immersive,risk-free environments,while teachers used AI to simplify complex concepts and create diverse materials,enhancing instructional strategies like flipped classrooms.Individualistic nature of AI-based learning could reduce collaboration,limiting students’understanding of environmental science and social dimensions.Overreliance on AI also hindered hands-on fieldwork,essential for practical skills and adaptability,while causing strong trust in AI-generated results,weakening critical evaluation and data collection abilities.These findings highlight the need for an optimized integration of AI with collaborative activities,field experiences,and critical thinking to ensure a comprehensive environmental science education.展开更多
With the rapid economic development and the speeding up of urbanization, the urban environmental problems in China are experiencing a progressive transition, which is characterized by steady transferring to the living...With the rapid economic development and the speeding up of urbanization, the urban environmental problems in China are experiencing a progressive transition, which is characterized by steady transferring to the living (or consumption) oriented pollution pattern from the production oriented pollution pattern. Regarding this transition, the environmental education recognized as an important measure for approaching the objective of sustainable development, should transfer its focus correspondingly in urban area, which is to transfer to the habit cultivating pattern on the basis of the traditional knowledge inputting environmental education pattern. In practice, the urban environmental education should emphasize more on developing or cultivating the sustainable living mode of the urban residents, especially the students in elementary and primary schools and women. By this transform, the environmental education may be guided further towards sustainable development, and to serve the achievement of sustainable cities better in China.展开更多
Environmental education （EE） is a vital dimension of modern day acumen that portends a great promise in solving the myriad environmental resource management challenges at global, regional and local levels. A study w...Environmental education （EE） is a vital dimension of modern day acumen that portends a great promise in solving the myriad environmental resource management challenges at global, regional and local levels. A study was carried out in 18 locations in the Nandi North, Nandi South and Nandi Hills districts of Kenya, which cover the Nandi Hills and Nandi Forests in Nandi County, major water catchments for Lake Victoria. A mixed methodological approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data obtained from focus group discussions, key informant interviews, household survey and observations was embraced in data collection and analysis. The study reveals that there are several strategies that have been adopted by the local population and institutions involved in the management of the Nandi Hills Forests （NHFs） and that these strategies have contributed to an improvement in the perceptions of the local population in terms of the importance of environmental management of the forests. This paper highlights EE as a vehicle for ensur- ing a sustainable management of the Nandi Hills Forests. As such, it illuminates the great potential that lies in sustainably managing the NHFs by integrating formal and informal EE approaches. It further points out the functional gaps in the management of NHFs and proposes best-practices that could be adopted and/or domesticated in NHFs management regimes.展开更多
In China, the environmental education （EE） is a brief new but popular topic in recent several years as a method to cope with the gap between nature and children. EE was started in UK with a long-term development and...In China, the environmental education （EE） is a brief new but popular topic in recent several years as a method to cope with the gap between nature and children. EE was started in UK with a long-term development and the useful experience can be utilized for the Chinese EE development. As a case study, the experiences of UK organizations were summarized and applied in the EE system in Fairy Lake Botanical Garden in Shenzhen （SZBG）, China. The localization of UK’s experience in the EE development in SZBG in terms of EE program, course content and resource was summarized in this paper. There are also discussions for the future update of EE in SZBG and for other local organizations like botanical gardens, wetland parks, nature reserve etc.展开更多
Environmental education is an effective approach to addressing environmental issues,and incorporating environmental education into kindergarten through gamified activities aligns with the concept of gamifying teaching...Environmental education is an effective approach to addressing environmental issues,and incorporating environmental education into kindergarten through gamified activities aligns with the concept of gamifying teaching and provides the optimal pathway for implementing environmental education.The purpose of this study is to investigate the specific processes involved in determining the objectives,themes,and content of gamified environmental education activities,as well as the organization,implementation,and evaluation of these activities in kindergarten settings.Five classes from Class G in Xining City Kindergarten were selected as the observational subjects for this study.Interviews were conducted with the teaching staff and the head of the kindergarten.The data obtained from observations and interviews served as the primary data for this research.The results indicate that the activity objectives formulated by teachers lack scientific basis and operability,with limited incorporation of gaming elements.The activity themes and content are narrow in scope and primarily determined by teachers and kindergarten administrators.The organization and implementation of activities often neglect the playful experiences of children,and activity evaluation is not given sufficient attention.展开更多
Families'large pollution and energy consumption cannot be underestimated.In order to realize and internalize environmental awareness as a social consensus,it is imperative for every member of a household to be inv...Families'large pollution and energy consumption cannot be underestimated.In order to realize and internalize environmental awareness as a social consensus,it is imperative for every member of a household to be involved in transforming everyday behavior.Intergenerational interactions are of paramount importance.Accordingly,the focus of this study was on parent-adolescent interactions,their reciprocal impact on environmental behaviors,and the factors that have an influence on these processes.Questionnaires were employed to collect information of 684 families in 10 districts of Jinan,the capital of Shandong Province.Subsequently,interviews were conducted with 15 of these families to comprehend the tangible reasons underlying intergenerational interactions in environmental behaviors.First,a paired sample T-test was employed to compare the frequency of these interactions.The data showed that while the T values were positive in all eight compared groups,there were significant differences in seven of them.These results suggest that the impact of intergenerational interactions on environmental behaviors is not symmetrical:parents'instructions are far more frequent than adolescents'back-feeding of ecological notions.The interviews revealed that this phenomenon was generated primarily by unequal experiences between parents and adolescents because the latter do not participate in housework and family projects.Furthermore,the traditional concept of intergenerational order appears to be permanent.Second,two linear regression models,a Parent-to-Adolescent model and an Adolescent-to-Parent model that encompassed several factors including family structure,intergenerational relationships,living environment,and families'social class were developed.Among these factors,the intergenerational relationship variable played a particularly significant role:the more equal and open-minded dialogs are incorporated into parent-adolescent communication,the more favorable interactions may occur for development of their environmental behaviors.Thus,when an environmental education system with families is constructed,it is imperative to promote a parent's ecological awareness with the help of grass-roots organizations by means of reasonable rewards and punishments to redress their former behaviors so as to let Big Hands Guide Small Hands.It is also crucial to enhance a more equal intergenerational relationship through parents'schooling or other relevant services so as to create a favorable atmosphere for Small Hands Guide Big Hands.展开更多
In this work, the Holland＇s methodology is modified for the categorization of human personalities by including queries （in the corresponding questionnaire that serves as an evaluation tool） investigating its respon...In this work, the Holland＇s methodology is modified for the categorization of human personalities by including queries （in the corresponding questionnaire that serves as an evaluation tool） investigating its responders＇ attitude as regards his/her willingness to be professionally engaged with the natural or/and anthropogenic environment. The population used as representative sample consisted of 250 students following courses at high school and university level. The quantitative methods used were descriptive statistics, parametric and non-parametric statistics hypothesis （on causal relations） testing, categorical semantics, ontological mapping fuzzy sets and interval algebra. The results obtained showed relative significant internal consistency at macro-level for almost half of the interviewees, but the dependence of answers to environmental queries on the rest responds to the rest queries was insignificant, indicating lack of specific knowledge and clarification of the corresponding concepts at micro-level.展开更多
The waste management challenge in university campuses includes food and food packaging materials. Being foremost affected by the food-related waste stream, 92 employees from food establishments located inside the Univ...The waste management challenge in university campuses includes food and food packaging materials. Being foremost affected by the food-related waste stream, 92 employees from food establishments located inside the University of the Philippines were provided expert-validated survey questionnaire to identify their perception on environment and pollution as well as describe their awareness on environmental education and environmental ethics concepts. Thirty-nine （42.4%） related the concept of environment mainly to trees, plants, animals, and the physical environment such as rivers. Only twenty-six （28.3%） expressed an attitude of concern on the current state of the environment. Six （6.5%） conveyed negative human behavior as the reason why the environment is in a dismal state and the same percentage （6.5%） showed concern for the environment mainly because humans benefit from it. Fifteen （16.3%） opted not to share their opinion. For perception on pollution, thirty-six （39.1%） linked the concept to the presence of land, air, or water pollution and twenty-three （25%） associated the pollution to negative effects on human health and on the environment. Twelve （13%） mentioned concern over the presence of pollution and twenty-one （22.8%） did not share their opinion on pollution. Awareness on environmental ethics concepts was identified using 15-item Likert Scale Questionnaire. Areas in environmental concepts where participants most strongly agreed include ＂value of life,＂ diversity and intrinsic value, cooperation, common good, and social responsibility. Results of this survey will be integrated into the discourse on the proposed policy of the University of the Philippines to segregate waste at-source. The said policy seeks to ensure that： （1） only food waste from concessionaires will be deposited directly to the compost site; （2） recyclables are to be sold; and （3） only residuals such as non-biodegradables and non-recyclables are to be sent to the dumpsite.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to investigate student＇s awareness, knowledge and understanding of environmental issues for sustainable development. Findings revealed that： despite the positive attitude shown by stude...The purpose of this study was to investigate student＇s awareness, knowledge and understanding of environmental issues for sustainable development. Findings revealed that： despite the positive attitude shown by students towards environmental education, a relatively low level of understanding of environmental concept was recorded in school settings regardless of efforts by government and other environmental agencies at creating awareness about environmental related issues. This brought about the investigation of students＇ environmental education knowledge in high school settings. About 205 students were randomly selected for data collection using validated instruments titled student＇s knowledge and attitude questionnaire as well as student＇s response to questions （interview） concerning global warming. T-test statistics, chi-square and simple percentage were the major statistical tools employed in data analysis. This study revealed that environment based-education （school curriculum） as well as efforts by government/environmental agencies （mass media） plays a major role in promoting students＇ understanding, of environmental concepts, awareness of major environmental issues and positive attitude towards natural environment.展开更多
The need for environmental education, which incorporates the life cycle concept into the learning program, will become increasingly greater all over the world. In the present study, an e-learning system, which is made...The need for environmental education, which incorporates the life cycle concept into the learning program, will become increasingly greater all over the world. In the present study, an e-learning system, which is made up of 3 parts including text-based learning materials, quizzes to review the content of the learning materials and CO<sub>2</sub> emission simulation, was designed and developed with the purpose of supporting environmental learning. Targeting a wide range of people, the operation period of this system was 1 month. Based on the results of questionnaire survey for users, it was evident that the quiz function and the simulation function of CO<sub>2</sub> emission contributed to the efficiency in environmental learning, and the format of the e-learning system was effective and helpful for environmental learning. Additionally, with the users’ awareness related to environmental conservation before and after using the system, significant changes in awareness were seen in areas such as behavioral intention, sense of urgency and sense of connection. Furthermore, as it was revealed that 62% of the total access numbers were from mobile devices, it was effective to prepare an interface optimized for mobile devices enabling users to use the system from their smartphones and tablet PCs.展开更多
In the process of vigorously promoting the development of socialist economy, we must attach great importance to the issue of environmental protection, which occupies an important position in the major development stra...In the process of vigorously promoting the development of socialist economy, we must attach great importance to the issue of environmental protection, which occupies an important position in the major development strategy of building an ecological civilization country in our country. Among the army of environmental protection, contemporary students are the mainstream army, especially college students. From the perspective of college students, this paper analyzes the importance of environmental protection from two aspects of network and field research, and how to improve the environmental protection education in colleges and universities, as well as from the perspective of campus environmental protection to the national environmental protection level.展开更多
With the current trend of globalization, the social economy of all countries in the world has made great progress. However, in the process of social and economic development, the problem of increasingly serious enviro...With the current trend of globalization, the social economy of all countries in the world has made great progress. However, in the process of social and economic development, the problem of increasingly serious environmental pollution has followed. Therefore, environmental protection, as an important prerequisite for the sustainable development of social economy, has received extensive attention from all countries in the world. Therefore, to infiltrate the practice of environmental protection education into primary school science teaching, science teachers should adopt diversified scientific environmental protection education strategies according to the teaching objectives and students scientific learning level so that primary school students can have good environmental protection awareness, cultivate students scientific literacy and promote their all-round development.展开更多
In this paper,the development status of environmental education in representative urban parks in Zibo City is investigated,studied,analyzed,and summarized.Besides,the role of natural resource commentary systems,waste ...In this paper,the development status of environmental education in representative urban parks in Zibo City is investigated,studied,analyzed,and summarized.Besides,the role of natural resource commentary systems,waste sorting center visitations,and specialty gardens are expounded.In order to provide a reference for the integration of environmental education in the construction and renovation of parks in Zibo City,the problems in several practices like specialty gardens and WeChat public account is discussed.展开更多
Environmental fights are im- portant fights that have been written into fundamental hu- man rights since the 1970s. With economic globalization and sci- entific and technological progress, it is more and more importan...Environmental fights are im- portant fights that have been written into fundamental hu- man rights since the 1970s. With economic globalization and sci- entific and technological progress, it is more and more important to educate and protect environmental rights world- wide. As a large developing country, China has significant responsibilities in the field of global environmental safety. However, the awareness and status of environmental rights protection are still not suited to people＇s demands for environmental rights, making it an important task to carry out scientific planning and environmental rights edu- cation and improve citizens＇ enjoyment of environmental rights. We propose to start from defining the constitutional status of environmental rights and pro- mote the education and protection of environmental rights at the same time, so as to enhance mutual influence and contribute to creating a good environ- ment for mankind.展开更多
The scientific article discusses the principles of ecological landscaping of the classroom related to the creation and development of a safe educational environment.The functions of vertical landscaping of the classro...The scientific article discusses the principles of ecological landscaping of the classroom related to the creation and development of a safe educational environment.The functions of vertical landscaping of the classroom and the territo-ry,as well as the plants used in it,are defined.The ways of creating the principle of“tieredness”in ecological gardening are determined.The conformity of the measurements of landscaping inside the classroom with the norms of safety of landscaping according to SanPiN KR was determined and their results were presented.In our study,we took the green component of ecological safety as the basis of the educational environment.After all,the ecological landscaping of the educational room is an important and indispensable part of creating a favorable environment for the health of students and the development of complex:aesthetic,ecological culture.Greening plays a decisive role in maintaining a micro-climate favorable for health.When plants are properly placed according to safety standards in the classroom and on the territory,they provide shade,reduce dust,kill microorganisms causing infectious diseases and clean the air.Therefore,many species of native plants grown in Central Asia are used for the landscaping of educational buildings.展开更多
文摘Modules enable students to engage with content at their own pace,fostering autonomy and deeper understanding.The modular approach ensures clarity in presenting objectives,instructions,and concepts,while having illustrations,activities,and assessments could enhance comprehension and retention.This paper was a developmental study on STS module for college students using the ADDIE Model(Analysis,Design,Development,Implementation,and Evaluation).Sampled 673 first-year students from Northwest Samar State University participated in the study,with 299 participating in a test try-out and 374 in the students’performance evaluation.Three expert evaluators with backgrounds in science,English,and psychology,each with over four years of experience,assessed the modules to ensure alignment with the study’s constructivist learning goals and instructional integrity.The findings revealed that both students and experts had rated the instructional module positively,indicating its effectiveness in facilitating learning and completing lessons.Key aspects such as the style of illustrations and written expressions,the usefulness of learning activities,and the guidance provided by illustrations and captions were especially well-received.The module was praised for its clear objectives,understandable instructions,and engaging tasks like trivia and puzzles.Expert evaluations highlighted relevance,simplicity,and balanced emphasis on topics in the module content.Furthermore,students in test group demonstrated significant improvement in performance,with post-test scores notably higher than pre-test scores,confirming the module’s effectiveness in enhancing learning outcomes.Consequently,this paper provides an opportunity to integrate science learning with initiatives aimed at promoting environmental preservation and driving social change.
文摘ⅡEnvironmental education is gaining increasing recognition in Morocco as a fundamental pillar for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).Within this context,school-based environmental clubs play a crucial role in promoting awareness and building climate resilience among students at various educational levels.These clubs serve not only as platforms for ecological engagement but also as practical tools for embedding sustainability into everyday learning.This study explores the main factors that influence the creation,activation,and effectiveness of environmental clubs in Moroccan schools.Relying on a quantitative survey conducted with 42 respondents,including both teachers and school administrators,the research highlights several key enablers.Among the most significant are access to adequate training in environmental education,the presence of strong institutional support,and the availability of sufficient resources.The analysis uses descriptive statistics,chi-square testing,and a Weighted Average Index to better understand the relationships between these variables.Findings reveal a strong correlation between environmental training and the initiation of clubs,although this does not always translate into high levels of student engagement.The main obstacles identified include insufficient time,lack of funding,and a shortage of appropriate educational materials.In conclusion,the study emphasizes the importance of expanding training initiatives,dedicating specific time within school schedules,and improving access to materials.These steps are essential to fully integrate environmental clubs into the Moroccan educational system and to enhance their overall impact.
文摘Environmental education is essential for developing awareness,critical thinking,and problem-solving skills needed to address pressing global challenges such as climate change,biodiversity loss,and resource depletion.Artificial intelligence(AI)can expand access to environmental learning by providing scalable,personalized educational tools that overcome geographical and logistical barriers.This paper explored the perceptions of science teaching about the potential application of AI in environmental teaching.A purposive sampling method was employed to select 25 science teachers,who were selected through an online screening process and subsequently interviewed individually.Findings indicated that AI enabled personalized learning pathways,allowing students to engage with designed content and tasks suited to their individual levels,which enhanced academic growth and interest.AI-powered simulations allowed students to experiment with environmental changes in immersive,risk-free environments,while teachers used AI to simplify complex concepts and create diverse materials,enhancing instructional strategies like flipped classrooms.Individualistic nature of AI-based learning could reduce collaboration,limiting students’understanding of environmental science and social dimensions.Overreliance on AI also hindered hands-on fieldwork,essential for practical skills and adaptability,while causing strong trust in AI-generated results,weakening critical evaluation and data collection abilities.These findings highlight the need for an optimized integration of AI with collaborative activities,field experiences,and critical thinking to ensure a comprehensive environmental science education.
文摘With the rapid economic development and the speeding up of urbanization, the urban environmental problems in China are experiencing a progressive transition, which is characterized by steady transferring to the living (or consumption) oriented pollution pattern from the production oriented pollution pattern. Regarding this transition, the environmental education recognized as an important measure for approaching the objective of sustainable development, should transfer its focus correspondingly in urban area, which is to transfer to the habit cultivating pattern on the basis of the traditional knowledge inputting environmental education pattern. In practice, the urban environmental education should emphasize more on developing or cultivating the sustainable living mode of the urban residents, especially the students in elementary and primary schools and women. By this transform, the environmental education may be guided further towards sustainable development, and to serve the achievement of sustainable cities better in China.
文摘Environmental education （EE） is a vital dimension of modern day acumen that portends a great promise in solving the myriad environmental resource management challenges at global, regional and local levels. A study was carried out in 18 locations in the Nandi North, Nandi South and Nandi Hills districts of Kenya, which cover the Nandi Hills and Nandi Forests in Nandi County, major water catchments for Lake Victoria. A mixed methodological approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data obtained from focus group discussions, key informant interviews, household survey and observations was embraced in data collection and analysis. The study reveals that there are several strategies that have been adopted by the local population and institutions involved in the management of the Nandi Hills Forests （NHFs） and that these strategies have contributed to an improvement in the perceptions of the local population in terms of the importance of environmental management of the forests. This paper highlights EE as a vehicle for ensur- ing a sustainable management of the Nandi Hills Forests. As such, it illuminates the great potential that lies in sustainably managing the NHFs by integrating formal and informal EE approaches. It further points out the functional gaps in the management of NHFs and proposes best-practices that could be adopted and/or domesticated in NHFs management regimes.
文摘In China, the environmental education （EE） is a brief new but popular topic in recent several years as a method to cope with the gap between nature and children. EE was started in UK with a long-term development and the useful experience can be utilized for the Chinese EE development. As a case study, the experiences of UK organizations were summarized and applied in the EE system in Fairy Lake Botanical Garden in Shenzhen （SZBG）, China. The localization of UK’s experience in the EE development in SZBG in terms of EE program, course content and resource was summarized in this paper. There are also discussions for the future update of EE in SZBG and for other local organizations like botanical gardens, wetland parks, nature reserve etc.
文摘Environmental education is an effective approach to addressing environmental issues,and incorporating environmental education into kindergarten through gamified activities aligns with the concept of gamifying teaching and provides the optimal pathway for implementing environmental education.The purpose of this study is to investigate the specific processes involved in determining the objectives,themes,and content of gamified environmental education activities,as well as the organization,implementation,and evaluation of these activities in kindergarten settings.Five classes from Class G in Xining City Kindergarten were selected as the observational subjects for this study.Interviews were conducted with the teaching staff and the head of the kindergarten.The data obtained from observations and interviews served as the primary data for this research.The results indicate that the activity objectives formulated by teachers lack scientific basis and operability,with limited incorporation of gaming elements.The activity themes and content are narrow in scope and primarily determined by teachers and kindergarten administrators.The organization and implementation of activities often neglect the playful experiences of children,and activity evaluation is not given sufficient attention.
基金supported by Social Sciences Foundation of Shandong Province[Grant number:17CSHJ07],“The Family Influencing Factors of Environmental Behavior of Adolescents”PhD Foundation of Social Sciences Academy of Shandong,“Study on the Implementation Strategies of Family Environmental Education for Adolescents”.
文摘Families'large pollution and energy consumption cannot be underestimated.In order to realize and internalize environmental awareness as a social consensus,it is imperative for every member of a household to be involved in transforming everyday behavior.Intergenerational interactions are of paramount importance.Accordingly,the focus of this study was on parent-adolescent interactions,their reciprocal impact on environmental behaviors,and the factors that have an influence on these processes.Questionnaires were employed to collect information of 684 families in 10 districts of Jinan,the capital of Shandong Province.Subsequently,interviews were conducted with 15 of these families to comprehend the tangible reasons underlying intergenerational interactions in environmental behaviors.First,a paired sample T-test was employed to compare the frequency of these interactions.The data showed that while the T values were positive in all eight compared groups,there were significant differences in seven of them.These results suggest that the impact of intergenerational interactions on environmental behaviors is not symmetrical:parents'instructions are far more frequent than adolescents'back-feeding of ecological notions.The interviews revealed that this phenomenon was generated primarily by unequal experiences between parents and adolescents because the latter do not participate in housework and family projects.Furthermore,the traditional concept of intergenerational order appears to be permanent.Second,two linear regression models,a Parent-to-Adolescent model and an Adolescent-to-Parent model that encompassed several factors including family structure,intergenerational relationships,living environment,and families'social class were developed.Among these factors,the intergenerational relationship variable played a particularly significant role:the more equal and open-minded dialogs are incorporated into parent-adolescent communication,the more favorable interactions may occur for development of their environmental behaviors.Thus,when an environmental education system with families is constructed,it is imperative to promote a parent's ecological awareness with the help of grass-roots organizations by means of reasonable rewards and punishments to redress their former behaviors so as to let Big Hands Guide Small Hands.It is also crucial to enhance a more equal intergenerational relationship through parents'schooling or other relevant services so as to create a favorable atmosphere for Small Hands Guide Big Hands.
文摘In this work, the Holland＇s methodology is modified for the categorization of human personalities by including queries （in the corresponding questionnaire that serves as an evaluation tool） investigating its responders＇ attitude as regards his/her willingness to be professionally engaged with the natural or/and anthropogenic environment. The population used as representative sample consisted of 250 students following courses at high school and university level. The quantitative methods used were descriptive statistics, parametric and non-parametric statistics hypothesis （on causal relations） testing, categorical semantics, ontological mapping fuzzy sets and interval algebra. The results obtained showed relative significant internal consistency at macro-level for almost half of the interviewees, but the dependence of answers to environmental queries on the rest responds to the rest queries was insignificant, indicating lack of specific knowledge and clarification of the corresponding concepts at micro-level.
文摘The waste management challenge in university campuses includes food and food packaging materials. Being foremost affected by the food-related waste stream, 92 employees from food establishments located inside the University of the Philippines were provided expert-validated survey questionnaire to identify their perception on environment and pollution as well as describe their awareness on environmental education and environmental ethics concepts. Thirty-nine （42.4%） related the concept of environment mainly to trees, plants, animals, and the physical environment such as rivers. Only twenty-six （28.3%） expressed an attitude of concern on the current state of the environment. Six （6.5%） conveyed negative human behavior as the reason why the environment is in a dismal state and the same percentage （6.5%） showed concern for the environment mainly because humans benefit from it. Fifteen （16.3%） opted not to share their opinion. For perception on pollution, thirty-six （39.1%） linked the concept to the presence of land, air, or water pollution and twenty-three （25%） associated the pollution to negative effects on human health and on the environment. Twelve （13%） mentioned concern over the presence of pollution and twenty-one （22.8%） did not share their opinion on pollution. Awareness on environmental ethics concepts was identified using 15-item Likert Scale Questionnaire. Areas in environmental concepts where participants most strongly agreed include ＂value of life,＂ diversity and intrinsic value, cooperation, common good, and social responsibility. Results of this survey will be integrated into the discourse on the proposed policy of the University of the Philippines to segregate waste at-source. The said policy seeks to ensure that： （1） only food waste from concessionaires will be deposited directly to the compost site; （2） recyclables are to be sold; and （3） only residuals such as non-biodegradables and non-recyclables are to be sent to the dumpsite.
文摘The purpose of this study was to investigate student＇s awareness, knowledge and understanding of environmental issues for sustainable development. Findings revealed that： despite the positive attitude shown by students towards environmental education, a relatively low level of understanding of environmental concept was recorded in school settings regardless of efforts by government and other environmental agencies at creating awareness about environmental related issues. This brought about the investigation of students＇ environmental education knowledge in high school settings. About 205 students were randomly selected for data collection using validated instruments titled student＇s knowledge and attitude questionnaire as well as student＇s response to questions （interview） concerning global warming. T-test statistics, chi-square and simple percentage were the major statistical tools employed in data analysis. This study revealed that environment based-education （school curriculum） as well as efforts by government/environmental agencies （mass media） plays a major role in promoting students＇ understanding, of environmental concepts, awareness of major environmental issues and positive attitude towards natural environment.
文摘The need for environmental education, which incorporates the life cycle concept into the learning program, will become increasingly greater all over the world. In the present study, an e-learning system, which is made up of 3 parts including text-based learning materials, quizzes to review the content of the learning materials and CO<sub>2</sub> emission simulation, was designed and developed with the purpose of supporting environmental learning. Targeting a wide range of people, the operation period of this system was 1 month. Based on the results of questionnaire survey for users, it was evident that the quiz function and the simulation function of CO<sub>2</sub> emission contributed to the efficiency in environmental learning, and the format of the e-learning system was effective and helpful for environmental learning. Additionally, with the users’ awareness related to environmental conservation before and after using the system, significant changes in awareness were seen in areas such as behavioral intention, sense of urgency and sense of connection. Furthermore, as it was revealed that 62% of the total access numbers were from mobile devices, it was effective to prepare an interface optimized for mobile devices enabling users to use the system from their smartphones and tablet PCs.
文摘In the process of vigorously promoting the development of socialist economy, we must attach great importance to the issue of environmental protection, which occupies an important position in the major development strategy of building an ecological civilization country in our country. Among the army of environmental protection, contemporary students are the mainstream army, especially college students. From the perspective of college students, this paper analyzes the importance of environmental protection from two aspects of network and field research, and how to improve the environmental protection education in colleges and universities, as well as from the perspective of campus environmental protection to the national environmental protection level.
文摘With the current trend of globalization, the social economy of all countries in the world has made great progress. However, in the process of social and economic development, the problem of increasingly serious environmental pollution has followed. Therefore, environmental protection, as an important prerequisite for the sustainable development of social economy, has received extensive attention from all countries in the world. Therefore, to infiltrate the practice of environmental protection education into primary school science teaching, science teachers should adopt diversified scientific environmental protection education strategies according to the teaching objectives and students scientific learning level so that primary school students can have good environmental protection awareness, cultivate students scientific literacy and promote their all-round development.
文摘In this paper,the development status of environmental education in representative urban parks in Zibo City is investigated,studied,analyzed,and summarized.Besides,the role of natural resource commentary systems,waste sorting center visitations,and specialty gardens are expounded.In order to provide a reference for the integration of environmental education in the construction and renovation of parks in Zibo City,the problems in several practices like specialty gardens and WeChat public account is discussed.
文摘Environmental fights are im- portant fights that have been written into fundamental hu- man rights since the 1970s. With economic globalization and sci- entific and technological progress, it is more and more important to educate and protect environmental rights world- wide. As a large developing country, China has significant responsibilities in the field of global environmental safety. However, the awareness and status of environmental rights protection are still not suited to people＇s demands for environmental rights, making it an important task to carry out scientific planning and environmental rights edu- cation and improve citizens＇ enjoyment of environmental rights. We propose to start from defining the constitutional status of environmental rights and pro- mote the education and protection of environmental rights at the same time, so as to enhance mutual influence and contribute to creating a good environ- ment for mankind.
文摘The scientific article discusses the principles of ecological landscaping of the classroom related to the creation and development of a safe educational environment.The functions of vertical landscaping of the classroom and the territo-ry,as well as the plants used in it,are defined.The ways of creating the principle of“tieredness”in ecological gardening are determined.The conformity of the measurements of landscaping inside the classroom with the norms of safety of landscaping according to SanPiN KR was determined and their results were presented.In our study,we took the green component of ecological safety as the basis of the educational environment.After all,the ecological landscaping of the educational room is an important and indispensable part of creating a favorable environment for the health of students and the development of complex:aesthetic,ecological culture.Greening plays a decisive role in maintaining a micro-climate favorable for health.When plants are properly placed according to safety standards in the classroom and on the territory,they provide shade,reduce dust,kill microorganisms causing infectious diseases and clean the air.Therefore,many species of native plants grown in Central Asia are used for the landscaping of educational buildings.
