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Heiskanen, Eva; Nissilä, Heli; Tainio, Pasi – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2017
Peer-to-peer learning is gaining increasing attention in nonformal community-based environmental education. This article evaluates a novel modification of a concept for peer-to-peer learning about residential energy solutions (Open Homes). We organized collective "Energy Walks" visiting several homes with novel energy solutions and…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Teaching Methods, Energy Education, Energy Management
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Crites, Alice M.; Haldeman, Virginia A. – Advancing the Consumer Interest, 1994
A survey of 710 participants in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program found that community education programs designed to use empowerment techniques are likely to be effective. Using information based on strong arguments and sound logic and empowering participants to use the information greatly enhances the probability that participants…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Consumer Education, Empowerment