The project-based learning approach in environmental education

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of project-based learning on students' attitudes toward the environment. In the study that was performed with 39 students who take the "Environmental Education" course, attitude changes toward the environment were investigated in students who developed projects on environmental problems. A mixed-method explanatory design was used to flesh out study results. After being informed about basic environmental concepts and project-based learning, students engaged themselves in group work to develop projects regarding environmental problems. The developed projects were presented with the aim of informing students. According to research results, although a significant gender difference in environmental attitudes was not found, project-based learning had a positive effect on students' environmental attitudes. Students defined project-based learning use in environmental education as an approach that is beneficial, enhancing creativity, encouraging research and providing permanent learning. Students believed this practice helped them define environmental problems more clearly and take on more active tasks in the solution process.

A Classroom Exercise to Teach Undergraduates to Critically Think Using Primary Scientific Literature

“…Project-based learning is one approach that has been shown to stimulate critical thinking and have a positive effect on students' environmental attitudes (Benzer & şAhİN, 2013;Genc, 2015). And, active learning techniques that have been used with undergraduates have better prepared them to cope with the thinking required for graduate level courses (Duncan, Tasich, Burkhardt, Benneyworth, & Duncan, 2015;Jensen, Kummer, & Godoy, 2015).…”

Environmental Education through Research-Based Project Approach for Early Childhood Education

“…Flora, fauna, and their usefulness can be introduced to children by asking them to learn through the open space of nature so that they are more motivated to explore various objects and happenings in their surroundings. Research on project-based learning approach in environmental education involving 39 second year university students pursuing bachelor's degree at the Classroom Teaching Department of Barti University's Faculty of Education conducted by Genc (2015) results in a finding as follows: "....project-based learning had a a positive effect on students' environmental attitudes...". The students say with certainty that the use of project-based learning brings with it a beneficial approach, increasing creativity, encouraging students to conduct research, and providing a permanent way of learning.…”

Aportaciones Del Método Abp en La Consecución De Competencias De Acción Profesional

“…El método ABP logra actitudes positivas de los estudiantes hacia lo que estudian (Genc, 2015). Los estudiantes definen el uso del aprendizaje cooperativo basado en proyectos como un enfoque que es beneficioso (León-delBarco, Felipe-Castaño, Iglesias-Gallego y Marugán-de-Miguelsanz, 2014), mejorando la creatividad (Hung, 2015), fomentando la investigación y proveyendo aprendizaje permanente.…”

“…Los estudiantes definen el uso del aprendizaje cooperativo basado en proyectos como un enfoque que es beneficioso (León-delBarco, Felipe-Castaño, Iglesias-Gallego y Marugán-de-Miguelsanz, 2014), mejorando la creatividad (Hung, 2015), fomentando la investigación y proveyendo aprendizaje permanente. Los estudiantes creen que esta práctica les ayuda a definir los retos más claramente y asumen tareas más activas en el proceso de solución (Genc, 2015). El ABP proporciona un ambiente de aprendizaje que apoya el proceso de cultivo de la creatividad (Ardaiz-Villanueva et al, 2011;Hung, 2015).…”