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Jacobson, Susan K. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1990
Described is a comprehensive approach which was used to develop, implement, and assess educational programs for four specific Kinabulu Park audiences: general park visitors, school groups, local villagers, and the public reached by mass media. (CW)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior, Environmental Education, Informal Education

Asch, Joseph; Shore, Bruce M. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1975
In this study, two groups of students were asked to perform a number of tasks that required some conservation knowledge. Evaluation of the tasks was done by outside individuals at an outdoor center. Results indicated that the group trained in environmental conservation were less destructive and more conservational in behavior. (MA)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education, Ecology

Bridgewater, P. B.; McDonald, R. J. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1984
Describes a multidisciplinary program on population and world resources, focusing on the methodology used to evaluate the program. This methodology employs a questionnaire developed on the basis of six areas of knowledge and understanding. Sample results on students' perceptions related to core courses are provided in the form of histograms. (BC)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Evaluation Methods

Thomas, Ian G. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1990
Described is the evaluation of the Master of Environmental Science program at Monash University (Australia). The design of the evaluation is discussed, and the use of multiple sources of data and an innovative style are highlighted. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Educational Assessment, Environmental Education

Norris, Kimberly S.; Jacobson, Susan K. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1998
Content analysis of 56 reports on tropical conservation education programs published between 1975 and 1990 revealed that fewer than half of the programs were successful in achieving their objectives. Use of either formative or long-term evaluations in the program design was correlated with significantly higher rates of program success, as was…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Conservation Education, Content Analysis, Developing Nations