The effectiveness of environmental education workshops for teachers, learners and schools in Malaysia

Loubser, Callie; Azlin, Y. Noor; Dreyer, Johannes Machiel; Azyyati, Abdul Kadir Nik

doi:10.1007/s10668-014-9518-9

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“…Besides, children are currently a strategic stakeholder [13] because they can act as prescribers at their homes and transmit "recycling culture" to their families and their environment [14]. Despite the high effectiveness of environmental education in young people [15], there has been little discussion about their current knowledge and opinions about nature and environmental issues [16].…”

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The Involvement of Future Generations in the Circular Economy Paradigm: An Empirical Analysis on Aluminium Packaging Recycling in Spain

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Abstract:The European circular economy action plan, launched in 2015 includes a group of measures aligned with the 3r principles. To meet recycling goals, valuable materials such as aluminium must have packaging that helps to increase their recycling rate above the current 45.6%. This recycling rate could be improved with the help of current consumers and the education of future generations. In this way, the aim of this study is to prove the positive effects of childhood education in the circular economy by teaching sustainable practices in the case of aluminium packaging recycling. The study was conducted in the form of a survey, with data being gathered via questionnaires carried out "pre" and "post" workshop in schools of different regions of Spain in students between 8 and 12 years old. This study provides an exciting opportunity to advance our knowledge of the use of workshops to increase children's knowledge, awareness, and intention of recycling.

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The Involvement of Future Generations in the Circular Economy Paradigm: An Empirical Analysis on Aluminium Packaging Recycling in Spain

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“…Teachers are meant to link environmental concepts to implementation in everyday life using the platform of Life Skills (Department of Basic Education, 2011;Blyth & Meiring, 2018). Previous studies have shown that integration of EE into the curriculum is challenging (Loubser, et al, 2014;Mudaly & Ismail, 2016;Reddy, 2017). Reddy (2017, p. 117) asserted that "the means by which educators achieve the goal of teaching learners about the environment and environmental issues are as important as the curriculum provision themselves".…”

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Teachers’ Choices of Teaching Methods for Environmental Education: A case study of Life Skills teachers at a primary school in South Africa

Ruthanam

Reddy

Pillay

2022

SAJEE

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The success of environmental education has been attributed to several factors including teachers’ competencies and attitudes, teaching methodologies, availability of resources, and curriculum design. Many researchers in environmental education suggest that innovative and resourceful teaching approaches may translate into meaningful environmental education. This study provides an insight into the influence of this on environmental education in a South African classroom through a qualitative approach. Interviews were conducted to understand the teaching approaches used in the subject of Life Skills. The findings of the study suggest that the pedagogical content knowledge and identity of the teacher are determining factors for teachers’ pedagogical choices. This paper suggests that it is not the resources that are crucial to learning, rather the presence of a resourceful teacher. A resourceful teacher is able to introduce innovation regardless of the availability of teaching resources. This information could inform pre-service teacher training programmesin focusing on the development of a resourceful environmental education teacher. Keywords: environmental education, Life Skills, teaching approaches, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), educational resources

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“…The importance of integrating environmental education in primary schools in Aceh is underscored by the unique post-tsunami context and rich ecological diversity of the region. Even though environmental education has been integrated into the curriculum (Benavides Lahnstein, 2018;Shabalala et al, 2023), there are still gaps in the effectiveness of its implementation (Gurr & Forster, 2023), as seen from the varying perceptions of stakeholders including teachers, school principals, and curriculum experts Loubser et al, 2014;Ma & Chen, 2023;Parry & Metzger, 2023). Challenges such as limited resources, curriculum overcrowding, and teacher training requirements hinder the realization of the full potential of environmental education (Hudson, 2001;Marques & Xavier, 2020;Ngwenya, 2020).…”

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Toward a sustainable future in Aceh primary schools: Embracing environmental education - insights from stakeholders

Fajri,

Sanusi,

Saputra

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JPLSE

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This study examines the integration of environmental education (EE) in Aceh, Indonesia's primary schools, highlighting challenges and stakeholder perspectives in a post-tsunami context. With Aceh's rich ecological diversity, the implementation of EE faces hurdles like limited resources, curriculum overcrowding, and insufficient teacher training. Despite these challenges, stakeholders, including teachers, principals, curriculum experts, and parents, show a strong interest in EE. However, they are hindered by practical issues. The research aims to understand these barriers and explore strategies for effectively integrating EE into school curricula and daily activities. It emphasizes the importance of a collaborative, context-sensitive approach, acknowledging the need for better support structures, resource allocation, and teacher training to achieve EE goals and cultivate environmentally aware students. Employing qualitative methods with an interpretive ontology, the study focuses on the perspectives of Aceh's education stakeholders. The findings underscore a mix of enthusiasm and challenges, stressing the importance of making EE a core component of education. The research advocates for enhanced collaboration among schools, government, and the community, and for innovative approaches to support EE. It highlights the significance of community involvement and flexible policies for successful EE implementation in Aceh's primary schools. The study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive efforts to address these issues and integrate EE effectively in the education system.

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The effectiveness of environmental education workshops for teachers, learners and schools in Malaysia

Cited by 8 publications

References 1 publication

The Involvement of Future Generations in the Circular Economy Paradigm: An Empirical Analysis on Aluminium Packaging Recycling in Spain

The Involvement of Future Generations in the Circular Economy Paradigm: An Empirical Analysis on Aluminium Packaging Recycling in Spain

Teachers’ Choices of Teaching Methods for Environmental Education: A case study of Life Skills teachers at a primary school in South Africa

Toward a sustainable future in Aceh primary schools: Embracing environmental education - insights from stakeholders

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