Recollection as Tool for Environmental Education and Strategy for Raising Awareness and Sensitivity Among Selected Youths

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernardo C. Lunar ◽  
Merlita C. Medallon
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Resource Preservation ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Strongly Agree

The Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) is an organization that responds to environmental awareness and education through an environmental recollection. Environmental recollection was conducted among twenty student respondents who are scholars of CFCA. Using a researcher-developed questionnaire, data on the level of knowledge on four environmental issues: global warming, climate change, waste management and resource preservation and the action plans were gathered. Results show that the student respondents are well informed of the environmental issues prior to the environmental recollection but a significant increase in the level of knowledge was found after the environmental recollection. The students strongly agree on the plan to preserve the resources and the proper waste management procedures. All the students get information on environmental issues from their teachers, while majority also obtain them from media and seminars. Other information was obtained from home through their parents, classmates, and pamphlets. There is significant association between prior level of knowledge in waste management, prior level of knowledge in resource preservation and the post level of knowledge in all environmental issues and number of sources from which they get the information. Environmental recollection is a good tool in awakening the students in the current environmental situation.   Keywords - environmental recollection, environmental education, environmental sensitivity, environmental awareness, responsible behaviour, preservation

scholarly journals From Environmental Awareness to Environmental Responsibility: Towards a Stewardship Curriculum

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Ajayi C. Omoogun ◽  
Etuki E. Egbonyi ◽  
Usang N. Onnoghen
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Ecological Problems ◽  
Environmental Curricula

<p>The period of environmentalism heightened environmental concern and subsequently the emergence of Environmental Education that is anchored on awareness. It is thought that increase in environmental awareness will reverse the misuse of the environment and its resources. Four decades after the international call for Environmental Education, Earth’s degradation is far from abating as it’s pristinity is consistently and irreversibly being eroded by no less than from anthropocentric activities. Humans have seen themselves as the dominant species that is apart and not part of the organisms that constitute the environment. The philosophical value free nature concepts and the theological assumption that human are the ultimate species together with the rise of capitalism and its surrogates consumerism together conspire to diminuate environmental health. To protect the environment therefore, we must refocus EE to change human’s view of the environment and attitude towards the utilization of its resources. Environmental education can become more effective in creating respect for the environment. This paper examined the failure of efforts at addressing environmental issues via environmental education. The paper posits that environmental problems are on the increase due to lack of deliberate responsibility and stewardship, lack of a unique EE curricula and ineffective pedagogy. We suggest therefore that EE can target human perception and attitude and direct then towards biocentric stewardship for the environment. This can be achieved through a deliberate pedagogy of environmental values that promotes sustainable attitude and respect for the environment. Humans must bear the burden of responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of the environment. We must replace the philosophical value free nature concepts that nature is a common commodity and the theological assumption that humans are the ultimate species. We must also rethink our consumerism nature and the endless faith in the efficacy of technology to solve reoccurrence human induced ecological problems. These issues must be embedded in the school curriculum. Pedagogical approach to EE should essentially be the experiential model. The school curriculum must be the carrier and doer of these values that are crucial to the sustainability of the environment. Environmental ethics, environmental code of conduct, environmental nationalism, nature as manifestation of God, ascetic consumerism are recommended as key component of environmental curricula and pedagogy.<strong> </strong></p>

scholarly journals Analysis of the impact of plastic on the theme of Environmental Education for application in Brazilian public schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 78-89
Author(s):  
Diovana Napoleão ◽  
Letícia Alvarenga de Paula Eduardo ◽  
Roberta Veloso Garcia ◽  
Estaner Claro Romão
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Social Values ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Aquatic Environments ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Environmental issues have been a prominent issue worldwide and the increase in plastic production and the lack of post-consumer waste management programs result in inadequate disposal and deposition in terrestrial and aquatic environments, causing environmental impacts. This paper was developed through the analysis of aspects of pedagogical practice in relation to environmental education with the plastic theme and its environmental impact on the environment. In this perspective, environmental education through the individual and the collectivity builds social values, knowledge, skills and competences aimed at the conservation of the environment. However, it was observed that addressing environmental issues should be considered a challenge for teachers, as it is a broad and diverse subject, as they are not prepared for the development of these activities and schools do not have the infrastructure to meet the needs of approaches to environmental issues.

ACHIEVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN RELATION TO MENTAL HEALTH OF THE STUDENTS AT UNDER GRADUATE LEVEL

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (24) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Sambasivarao
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Earth Science ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Over Exploitation

Environment is a global concept today. Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions. Environmental Education is an approach to learning. Environmental education refers to organized efforts to teach how natural environments function, and particularly, how human beings can manage behavior and ecosystems to live sustainably. It is a multi-disciplinary field integrating disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, earth science, atmospheric science, mathematics, and geography. Today our environment is being destructed due to various factors. One of the major causes of environmental destruction is human activities. Man with his great skill and adaptive power has brought lot of changes. It is time to realize that our Earth has limited resources. Educators and environment specialists are stressing that solution to the environment crises will require environmental awareness and understanding. Environmental awareness means to help social groups and individuals to acquire an awareness and sensitivity to the total environment and its allied problems. The importance of environmental awareness cannot be overemphasized. We must understand that to improve the environment is to improve the quality of life. Environmental education programs need to be planned nationally as there is difference in the environmental priorities. Fast growing populations, high .intensity agriculture, human settlements and slum improvement, introduction of modern transport systems, increasing demands for energy and industrialization are the environmental priorities for developing countries whereas over exploitation of resources, industrial pollution and waste disposal are the main environmental priorities for developed countries. The present paper discusses about achievement in Environmental Education in relation to Mental Health, Environmental Awareness and streams at students of under graduation level

Environmental Awareness Level Among University Students in Malaysia: A Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.34) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Syazni Jusoh ◽  
Mohd Khairul Amri Kamarudin ◽  
Noorjima Abd Wahab ◽  
Muhammad Hafiz Md Saad ◽  
Nurul Huda Rohizat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
The World ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level ◽  
Awareness Level

Environmental awareness is one concept to understand the fragility of our environment and importance of its protection. Environmental awareness program among university students have greatly improved over the years. However, environmental issues always arise as a disaster in the world. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to review the level of environmental awareness issue among universities students in Malaysia. The result showed the level of environmental awareness among university students had high level of knowledge but the level of practices was moderate. They are not applicants and practice this awareness in their life. Therefore, more effective initiatives need to be due by the authorities and the government to preserve our environment. The level of knowledge and practice of the environment care has greatly contributed to the environmental sustainability in Malaysia.  

scholarly journals Herramientas de aprendizaje para favorecer la educación ambiental. Caso de estudio Fundación Niños de Los Andes sede Manizales, Colombia

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Gloria Yaneth Flórez-Yepes ◽  
Alejandro Rincón-Santamaría ◽  
Pablo Santiago Cardona ◽  
Felipe Antonio Gallego
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Information Gathering ◽  
Research Project ◽  
The Andes ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
And Control ◽  
The City

This article is part of the results of a research project whose objective was to formulate a strategy for environmental awareness for children and adolescents of the Fundación Niños de Los Andes (Children of the Andes Foundation) in the city of Manizales, Colombia. The methodological process was a quantitative and descriptive approach, using the survey as a tool for information gathering and the SPSS tool for systematization. A later discussion of the results was performed, and it determined the best way to approach the environmental education in children. The main conclusion was that the best strategy for acceptance of environmental education in children is to develop practical workshops that enable them to know, through real cases, environmental issues and ways of approach to prevent these issues, mitigate them, and control them.

scholarly journals Educación ambiental en el contexto universitario: una necesidad para la formación integral de los alumnos

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Raúl Vinces Centeno ◽  
Jimmy Manuel Zambrano Acosta ◽  
María Rosa Milán Licea
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Recursos Humanos ◽  
Education Of Students ◽  
Teaching Programs ◽  
The University

La educación ambiental es un proceso que proporciona a los individuos   investigar las cuestiones ambientales, permite participar en la solución de problemas y tomar medidas para mejorar los espacios donde se desarrollan las personas. Este trabajo que tuvo como campo investigativo a la “Universidad Técnica de Manabí” Ecuador, está encaminado a resolver el problema del bajo nivel educativo   que se posee actualmente sobre el medio ambiente, su  importancia e impacto  en la sociedad. Se proyectó como objetivo realizar un análisis del nivel de los estudiantes sobre educación hacia el medio ambiente, para la proyección de una estrategia,   mediante   la cual se incorpore   la dimensión ambiental en los programas docentes de las carreras de   dicha universidad. Se utilizaron diferentes instrumentos como la observación de clases, encuestas y entrevistas a estudiantes,  trabajadores y  directivos de la institución. Se concluyó que existe un bajo dominio sobre el medio ambiente por parte de los estudiantes y la necesidad de trabajar en un  marco en que debe operar  a través de una estrategia educativa de esta dimensión; ya que es de gran importancia la inclusión de   los aspectos concernientes a esta temática en los programas académicos para la formación   integral de los estudiantes. Palabras claves: Medio ambiente, programas académicos, estudiantes, impacto social, recursos humanos   Environmental education in the university context: a need for the integral formation   of students Abstract: The environmental education is a process that provides individuals to investigate environmental issues, it also permits to participate in solving problems and to take part in improving the places where people develop. This work that took as the researching field the “Universidad Técnica de Manabí”, Ecuador is aimed at solving the problem of the low educational level that the students have on environment as well as its importance and impact on society. To objective was to make an analysis of the level of education of students about the environment for the projection of a strategy for incorporating the environmental dimension into the teaching programs of the university careers. Various instruments such as classroom observation, surveys and interviews with students, workers and directors of the institution were used. It was concluded that there is a low level of Knowledge on the environment by students and the need to work within a framework in which to operate through an educational dimension of this strategy; because it is very important to include the aspects concerning this subject in the academic programs for the integral formation of students.  Keywords: Environment, academic programs, students, social impact, human resources  

scholarly journals Environmental awareness and participation of Filipino pre-service teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Genalyn P. Lualhati
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Resource Conservation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
State University ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Environmental Participation ◽  
Descriptive Method

Schools are accountable to cultivate environmental awareness and participation among future leaders. In an attempt to address this concern, this research determined the level of environmental awareness and involvement of teacher education seniors in one state university in the Philippines. Specifically, it focused on the respondents' level of environmental awareness in terms of issues and policies and level of environmental participation in terms of waste management, resource conservation, and environmental initiative. By employing the descriptive method of research with self-made questionnaire as its gathering tool. This paper found out that the respondents were unaware of environmental issues and policies, while they were moderately participative in activities relevant to environmental protection and conservation. With the findings of the study, enrichment activities offered by the researcher as well as considered by concerned authorities for its maximum actualization to enliven the once-perfect the environment which human beings continuously destroy.

scholarly journals Navigating Environmental Education Practices to Promote Environmental Awareness and Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-57
Author(s):  
Eliseo Marpa
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Outdoor Learning ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Sound Environment ◽  
Subject Areas

Inhabitants of Planet Earth are experiencing environmental tensions brought about by the different problems plaguing the environment prompting the researcher to conduct a study on navigating environmental education practices in promoting environmental awareness and education. To answer this problem, the researcher employed a quantitative-qualitative method of research using the modified survey questionnaire from Eriko Arai and Shauna Sprules and the developed interview guide for the selected participants. Findings show that the majority is integrating environmental education, and it is evident in sciences, social studies, and values education. Integration, in this regard, was done weekly. On the other hand, activities that helped students learn about sound environment practices were lecturing, hands-on outdoor learning, and field trips that encourage the planting of trees, recycling, greening schoolyards, etc. Findings also reflected that the majority of the teachers did not discuss the different perspectives of environmental issues. When they discussed, they did not encourage students to form their views and ideas on different environmental issues. However, teachers were all eager to integrate environmental education despite barriers such as curriculum materials and teachers' competencies. Along this line, the study suggests for the development of instructional materials and training for teachers in the teaching and integration of environmental education in the different subject areas.

scholarly journals A CONSTRUÇÃO DA PERCEPÇÃO AMBIENTAL DE ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS BRASILEIROS

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1076
Author(s):  
Waleska Reali de Oliveira Braga ◽  
Nelson Russo de Moraes ◽  
Renato Dias Baptista ◽  
Fernando Ferrari Putti ◽  
Sérgio Silva Braga Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Environmental Perception ◽  
Enseñanza Superior ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The University ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

A Educação Ambiental, que se tornou Lei no Brasil em 1999, busca por meio da reflexão e conscientização sobre as questões socioambientais transformar os estudantes em “cidadãos ambientais”. Estudos demonstram que o nível de conscientização ambiental de cada indivíduo está diretamente relacionado ao grau de percepção ambiental e que este, reflete diretamente no comportamento ambiental do indivíduo. Por este motivo, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a construção da percepção ambiental dos estudantes universitários brasileiros. A pesquisa foi realizada junto à 5 universidades brasileiras com um total de 553 respondentes, sendo três universidades públicas e duas privadas. Para análise de dados, foi utilizada a modelagem de equações estruturais por meio do software SmartPLS 2.0 M3. O resultado indica que a percepção ambiental do universitário tem foco na reciclagem, na economia de água e energia e na redução do consumo, fora estas questões, os constructos formadores da percepção ambiental, não se mostraram efetivos para a formação da consciência ambiental.   PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação Ambiental; Percepção Ambiental; Ensino Superior; Sustentabilidade.     ABSTRACT Environmental Education, which became Law in Brazil in 1999, seeks to reflect and raise awareness about social and environmental issues to transform students into "environmental citizens". Studies show that the level of environmental awareness of each individual is directly related to the degree of environmental perception and that this, directly reflects on the environmental behavior of the individual. For this reason, the present study aimed to evaluate the construction of the environmental perception of Brazilian university students. The research was carried out in 5 Brazilian universities with a total of 553 respondents, being three public universities and two private universities. For data analysis, the modeling of structural equations using the software SmartPLS 2.0 M3 was used. The result indicates that the environmental perception of the university has a focus on recycling, water and energy saving and reduction of consumption, apart from these issues, the constructs that formed the perception of the environment, were not effective for the formation of environmental awareness.   KEYWORDS: Environmental Education, Environmental Perception, Higher Education, Sustainability.     RESUMEN La Educación Ambiental, que se convirtió en Ley en Brasil en 1999, busca por medio de la reflexión y concientización sobre las cuestiones socioambientales transformar a los estudiantes en "ciudadanos ambientales". Los estudios demuestran que el nivel de concientización ambiental de cada individuo está directamente relacionado al grado de percepción ambiental y que éste, refleja directamente en el comportamiento ambiental del individuo. Por este motivo, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la construcción de la percepción ambiental de los estudiantes universitarios brasileños. La encuesta fue realizada junto a las 5 universidades brasileñas con un total de 553 respondedores, siendo tres universidades públicas y dos privadas. Para el análisis de datos, se utilizó el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales a través del software SmartPLS 2.0 M3. El resultado indica que la percepción ambiental del universitario tiene foco en el reciclaje, en la economía de agua y energía y en la reducción del consumo, fuera de estas cuestiones, los constructos formadores de la percepción ambiental, no se mostraron efectivos para la formación de la conciencia ambiental.   PALABRAS CLAVE: Educación Ambiental; Percepción Ambiental; Enseñanza superior; Sostenibilidad.

STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RELATION TO THEIR GENDER AND ACADEMIC STREAM

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-265
Author(s):  
Dr.Navdeep Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Stages Of Learning ◽  
The Masses

Since its evolution environment has remained both a matter of awe and concern to man. The frontier attitude of the industrialized society towards nature has not only endangered the survival of all other life forms but also threatened the very existence of human life. The realization of such potential danger has necessitated the dissemination of knowledge and skill vis-a-vis environment protection at all stages of learning. Therefore, learners of all stages of learning need to be sensitized with a missionary zeal. This may ensure transformation of students into committed citizens for averting global environment crisis. The advancement of science and technology made the life more and more relaxed and man also became more and more ambitious. With such development, human dependence on environment increased. He consumed more resources and the effect of his activities on the environment became more and more detectable. Environment covers all the things present around the living beings and above the land, on the surface of the earth and under the earth. Environment indicates, in total, all of peripheral forces, pressures and circumstances, which affect the life, nature, behaviour, growth, development and maturation of living beings. Irrational exploitation (not utilization) of natural resources for our greed (not need) has endangered our survival, and incurred incalculable harm. Environmental Education is a science, a well-thought, permanent, lasting and integrated process of equipping learning experiences for getting awareness, knowledge, understanding, skills, values, technical expertise and involvement of learners with desirable attitudinal changes about their relationship with their natural and biophysical environment. Environmental Education is an organized effort to educate the masses about environment, its functions, need, importance, and especially how human beings can manage their behaviour in order to live in a sustainable manner.  The term 'environmental awareness' refers to creating general awareness of environmental issues, their causes by bringing about changes in perception, attitude, values and necessary skills to solve environment related problems. Moreover, it is the first step leading to the formation of responsible environmental behaviour (Stern, 2000). With the ever increasing development by modern man, large scale degradation of natural resources have been occurred, the public has to be educated about the fact that if we are degrading our environment we are actually harming ourselves. To encourage meaningful public participation and environment, it is necessary to create awareness about environment pollution and related adverse effects. This is the crucial time that environmental awareness and environmental sensitivity should be cultivated among the masses particularly among youths. For the awareness of society it is essential to work at a gross root level. So the whole society can work to save the environment.

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