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Differences in climate change learning frames (from a pedagogical perspective) between member state government (or official), non-governmental, financial and technical assistance, and network organizations are herein examined as these constitute important sources of information in Latin America but are largely disregarded in the climate change communication literature. A mainly quantitative approach through content analysis of 55 texts published in 2014 showed emphasis on the problematization of climate change by most organizations. Also, analysis showed that learning frames found in texts may promote only descriptive knowledge acquisition with no significant differences overall. There is a limited use of the affordances of online platforms for better textured stories and services that encourage readers' improved learning.

This study examined recall (Rcl) differences of high, average and low achieving fifth-grade elementary students (72) for an environmental education video with supporting pedagogical materials. In addition, it assessed the motivational level of all students. Recall assessment was carried out one-week and twenty-weeks after intervention. Main findings suggest comparative Rcl results for all achievers and high motivation for the designed video and pedagogical materials. Implications for future research and for an integrative materials' design approach are presented.

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Las noticias oficiales sobre cambio climático (CC) implícitamente educan a los lectores. En un estudio previo se reconstruyeron representaciones educativas emergentes de sus textos (14) e imágenes (35) a través de análisis de contenido cualitativo. El presente estudio expande dicho análisis a través del análisis de contenido cuantitativo. Un resultado prominente demuestra que los textos incluyen principalmente datos, objetivos, causas y consecuencias del CC lo que se limita a conocimientos y comprensión. La producción de noticias se mantiene baja y orientada hacia la política. Se recomienda mayor estudio incluyendo otros productores de noticias sobre CC.