Research based objectives for environmental education: Consensus on the past; a base for the future

Science learning and drama processes

“…The second point is that many science curricula have social applications and scientific attitudes as significant objectives (Hammerman & Voelker, 1987). Drama techniques are perhaps the most significant way of gaining these objectives for students.…”

Empirical–analytical methodological research in environmental education: response to a negative trend in methodological and ideological discussions

“…Gustafason, 1983;Hammerman & Volkier, 1987). However, the many attempts to define goals for environmental education (such as those reflected in environmental education policies, curriculum guides and syllabuses; Hungerford et al, 1980;Hammerman & Volkier, 1987;Hausbeck et al, 1992) are not necessarily attempts to control the language of environmental education and establish fixed definitions and goals of environmental education that are cast in stone for all time. Rather, they could equally be interpreted as reflecting serious public responses to perceived needs and recommendations.…”

Elementary Teachers’ Environmental Education Cognition and Attitude: A Case Study of the Second Largest City in Taiwan

“…In 2009, according to the resolution of the United Nations, 22 April was designated as "International Mother Earth Day" and a non-profit organization connected to the World Earth Day Network (EDN), which promoted "Earth Day" to the world and pushed environmental issues to the world stage [35]. The international expectation of environmental education is not only to promote learners' awareness but also to cultivate their knowledge and ability required for environmental protection through environmental education [60,61].…”