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Julia E. Palozzi; Nevin J. Harper; Nancy Shackelford – Environmental Education Research, 2025
In this review, approaches to teaching and learning in environmental education were explored at a conceptual level to understand the diversity of pedagogies in the discipline. We applied systems thinking to make conceptual parallels between ecology (physical environment, plant species, traits, plant strategies) and education (environmental…
Descriptors: Systems Approach, Teaching Methods, Environmental Education, Learning Processes
Tafazoli, Dara, Ed.; Gomez Parra, M. Elena, Ed.; Huertas-Abril, Cristina A., Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
The ability to effectively communicate with individuals from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds is an invaluable asset. Learning a second language proves useful as students navigate the culturally diverse world; however, studying a second language can be difficult for learners who are not immersed in the real and natural environment of…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Awareness, Culturally Relevant Education, Educational Technology
Wilson, Ruth – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
Now in its second edition, "Nature and Young Children" promotes the holistic development of children by connecting them with nature. It offers advice and guidance on how to set up indoor and outdoor nature play spaces as well as encouraging environmentally responsible attitudes, values and behaviour in your early childhood setting. Covering topics…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Special Needs Students, Play, Young Children
Taylor, Edward W.; Neill, Amanda C. – Journal of Museum Education, 2008
The study of adult education has much to offer museum education, particularly from the lens of nonformal education--education that takes place outside formal educational settings. Through analysis of two case studies of nonformal education at museums (parks, historical sites, and cultural institutions), findings reveal a much more complex picture…
Descriptors: Nonformal Education, Cultural Centers, Museums, Adult Education
Shephard, Kerry – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to interpret aspects of education for sustainability in relation to educational theories of the affective domain (values, attitudes and behaviours) and suggest how the use of these theories, and relevant experience, in other educational areas could benefit education for sustainability.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Role Models, Educational Theories, Teaching Methods
Tarr, Kumara – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 2008
This paper reports on a recent action research project: "Enhancing environmental awareness through the arts". This project involved working with two early childhood professionals and 28 children in a long day care centre in the Sydney CBD at the end of 2006. Its aim was to assess the outcomes for the early childhood professionals, and…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Action Research, Young Children, Child Care
McNaughton, Marie Jeanne – Environmental Education Research, 2004
In this paper, I describe part of my research project that examines the use of Educational Drama in Education for Sustainability in the upper stages of the primary school (10- and 11-year-olds). Central to the research is a small-scale qualitative research study. Here, I describe the educational focus of the study and outline the methodology.…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Theater Arts
Adcock, Lynne; Ballantyne, Roy – Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 2007
Although environmental and heritage interpretation aims to connect humans with their natural and cultural heritage, and has the potential to contribute to a vision of sustainable living, it often falls short of engaging and inspiring its audiences. Some interpreters advocate the use of artistic approaches to create more affective…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Educational Strategies, Interviews, Grounded Theory
Murray, Paul E.; Murray, Sheran A. – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2007
Purpose: This paper aims to analyse an initiative to provide learners on "career-based" programmes with opportunities to reflect upon their values within the context of sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: An international literature review relating values and behaviour to the sustainability agenda led to the development of…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Individual Activities, Criticism, Values
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Santiago (Chile). Regional Office for Education in Latin America and the Caribbean. – 1991
This document discusses the teaching of problem solving in environmental education. From an interdisciplinary viewpoint, this study describes some strategies for teaching that can favor the practice of educational activities oriented toward solving the concrete problems of the surrounding environment. The volume is divided into seven chapters. The…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Problem Solving
Abraham, Doc; Abraham, Katy – Instructor, 1977
Are you one of those people who feel that the only good insect is a dead one? Do you suffer from entomophobia--dread fear of insects? Such attitudes, fears, and prejudices stem from insect ignorance. Authors explain what insects are good for and give students a more realistic and fascinating view of their world. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Entomology, Environmental Education, Guidelines, Learning Activities

Lemons, John – Environmental Professional, 1985
Summarizes traditional problem areas in environmental education (including whether and how to teach notions of contrasting values and planned change). Also describes the goals and organization of Deep Springs College and discusses how values and change are taught within environmental programs at the college. (JN)
Descriptors: Change, College Instruction, Environmental Education, Higher Education
North American Association for Environmental Education, Rock Spring, GA. – 1999
This document is the companion publication to "Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (K-12)", published by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) as part of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education. The Guidelines are organized into four strands, each of which represents a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Evaluation, Guidelines
Bishop, Jeff; Russell, Graham – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1983
This game considers environmental change at the scale of a single building and guides children through some of the elements of the design process. Although consisting of three case studies, only the Sports Center Design is presented. Background information, materials needed, instructional strategies, and evaluation methods are provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Building Design, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education

O'Brien, Herbert – School Arts, 1980
Described is the wild fowl carving, an arts project in the Environmental Arts Program of New Providence, New Jersey. Projects included ducks, decoys, and shore birds. (KC)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Environmental Education, Junior High Schools, Sculpture