Characterizing the Environmental Knowledge and Attitude of 8th Grade Students

The knowledge and attitude of people towards the environment are reflective of society's ecological health. Thus, in many countries around the world, the curriculum for science education has already embraced the concept of environmental education. Subsequently, the internet offers a lot of mate...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2019-11, Vol.1254 (1)
Main Authors: Trance, Lowe Ana Marie L., Trance, Naci John C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Curricula
Education
Educational materials
Learning
Middle school students
Science education
Waste management
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Summary:The knowledge and attitude of people towards the environment are reflective of society's ecological health. Thus, in many countries around the world, the curriculum for science education has already embraced the concept of environmental education. Subsequently, the internet offers a lot of materials about the protection and conservation of the environment, but only a few are contextually appropriate for teachers' and students' consumption. This study embarks on characterizing the learners before creating learning materials suitable to them. The study acknowledges the influence of such learning materials in raising an individual's accountability towards the environment. Specifically, the study probed the knowledge and attitude of students regarding waste management. The researchers find it essential to comprehend the nature of the learners in making them responsible for their environment.
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/1254/1/012029