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ERIC Number: EJ1327159
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0973-2217
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An Exploration on the Level of Environmental Awareness and the Attitude of Advanced Level Geography Learners in Gutu District towards the Environment
Firomumwe, Thomas
Journal on School Educational Technology, v17 n1 p33-43 Jun-Aug 2021
The purpose of this study is to explore the attitude and level of environmental awareness of advanced level Geography learners in Gutu district. The increase in environmental problems invokes the researcher to undertake level of environmental awareness and the attitude of advanced level learners. Questionnaires, observation and focus group interviews were instruments used to collect data from respondents. Environmental Awareness Test (EAT) was embedded in questionnaires to examine learners' environmental knowledge. Findings of the study was explained qualitatively. Results of the study revealed that the level of environmental awareness of students in Gutu district is high. Learners' attitude towards the environment is high which modified their actions towards environment, their attitude was seen by the level of environmental participation which remains high. The research concludes that geography subject at advanced level is important in imparting environmental knowledge and awareness to citizens. However, it was revealed and recommended that practicals must be incorporated to inculcate environmental values to learners at advanced level so as to increase level of environmental awareness and improve their attitude towards the environment.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Zimbabwe
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