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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1104712
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jul
Pages: 7
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Assessing Climate Literacy Content in Higher Education Science Courses: Distribution, Challenges, and Needs
Veron, Dana E.; Marbach-Ad, Gili; Wolfson, Jane; Ozbay, Gulnihal
Journal of College Science Teaching, v45 n6 Jul 2016
The study described in this article is part of the Maryland and Delaware Climate Change Education Assessment and Research (MADE CLEAR) project, which aims to improve climate literacy in the K-16 population through systemic, sustainable change in teacher preparation. The authors surveyed faculty members at four higher education institutions to evaluate preservice teachers' exposure to climate literacy topics.
Descriptors: Climate, Literacy, College Science, Content Analysis, Course Content, Teacher Surveys, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Familiarity, Knowledge Level, Environmental Education, Educational Needs, Barriers, Educational Practices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Delaware; Maryland
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