Environmental Thinking in the Early Years: Understanding and Misunderstanding of Concepts Related to Waste Management.

Palmer, Joy A.

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ERIC Number: EJ498274

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Publication Date: 1995

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Environmental Thinking in the Early Years: Understanding and Misunderstanding of Concepts Related to Waste Management.

Palmer, Joy A.

Environmental Education Research, v1 n1 p35-45 1995

This paper provides an overview and discussion of a study of young children's knowledge and understanding of the management of waste materials. It describes a semistructured interview and discussion methodology used to ascertain details of children's knowledge and misconceptions about this key environmental issue. (LZ/Author)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Environmental Education, Evaluation Methods, Knowledge Level, Misconceptions, Research Design, Research Methodology, Waste Disposal, Young Children

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Language: English

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