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ERIC Number: EJ1415019
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 26
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EISSN: EISSN-2148-9955
Energy-, Environmental-, and Climate Change Literacy among Primary and Middle School Students
Desta Gebeyehu; Aklilu Dalelo; Fikadu Eshetu; Woldie Belachew; Habtamu Wodaj; Abera Abate; Mulugeta Hagos
International Journal of Research in Education and Science, v10 n1 p100-124 2024
The aim of the present study was to assess the energy-, environmental-, and climate change literacy among primary and middle school students in selected cities of Ethiopia. This survey study was conducted in primary and middle schools found in six cities and involved a total of 1589 students. The finding indicate that the participants of the study had a very good awareness about principles underlying generation and use of energy but performed much poorly in items related to awareness about impacts of climate change. The paper also concluded that students' views about issues related to generation and use of energy cannot be considered as favorable. On the other hand, the results on practices related to energy use and environmental protection reveal that participants reported pro-energy and environmental practice. Interestingly, the practice of participants doesn't seem to align with the generally unfavorable attitude towards energy generation and climate change. Therefore, it is advised that primary and middle schools offer a thorough education on energy and environmental education because these levels of instruction have a special role to play in raising awareness of and developing skills and attitudes related to environmental and climate change education.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Grade 8
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ethiopia
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