Environmental education: effects on knowledge, attitudes and perceptions, and gender differences

IF 1.9 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education Pub Date : 2021-10-01 DOI:10.1080/10382046.2021.1977004

Rosario Del Rey, M. Ojeda, Joaquín A. Mora-Merchán, M. Nieves Sánchez-Díaz, B. Morgado, M. Lasaga

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Abstract

Abstract Environmental education is a decisive tool in the promotion of a citizenry committed to environmental sustainability. Among the current challenges, the management of water shortage is one of the main issues, thus addressing it from childhood is crucial to enhance the connection with nature. Few studies report on the impact of educational programmes about water on minors; therefore, this exploratory study values whether participating in environmental education programmes improves the environmental knowledge, attitudes and perception about water. The study sample was constituted by 607 students (8–16 years of age), from primary and secondary education. The results show evidence about the effectiveness of environmental education programmes about water. Particularly, the changes were greater when the environmental knowledge and perception were evaluated. There was an increase in the willing to learn and know more about environmental education and water. Educational strategies are provided for the future development of environmental education programmes.

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环境教育：对知识、态度和观念以及性别差异的影响

环境教育是促进公民致力于环境可持续性的决定性工具。在当前的挑战中，水资源短缺的管理是主要问题之一，因此从小解决这一问题对于加强与自然的联系至关重要。很少有研究报告有关水的教育方案对未成年人的影响;因此，本探索性研究重视参与环境教育计划是否能改善环境知识、态度和对水的看法。研究样本由607名8-16岁的中小学生组成。研究结果证明了有关水的环境教育方案的有效性。特别是，当评估环境知识和感知时，变化更大。学习和了解更多关于环境教育和水的意愿有所增加。为环境教育方案的未来发展提供了教育策略。

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International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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5.20

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33.30%

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期刊介绍： International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education publishes quality research studies within the context of geographical and environmental education. The journal endeavours to promote international interest and dissemination of research in the field, provides a forum for critique, and demonstrates the relevance of research studies to good professional practice.