Education

What behavioral strategies motivate environmental action?

What behavioral strategies motivate environmental action?

A collaborative study from researchers affiliated with the Annenberg School for Communication, Annenberg Public Policy Center, and School of Arts & Sciences tested 17 strategies in an ‘intervention tournament.’ 4 min. read More from Annenberg School for Communication School of Arts & Sciences Research Climate Change Earth and Environmental Science Communications Psychology Neuroscience Annenberg Public…

Limits and spaces: Types of learning in the context of non-formal educational settings for refugees in the Greek islands

This study investigates the implementation of non-formal educational programs for refugees, which have been implemented in the last seven years in Greek islands in the North and South Aegean Sea. Its main aim is to examine the types of the learning that take place in these educational environments, according to a certain strand of Adult…

Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment

Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment

Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. Students who participated in citizen science project Insect Investigators, which engages students in the discovery of new insects, not only expressed an intention to change their personal behaviour but also to encourage others to protect nature. “As a…

Climate change education and preparedness of future teachers—A review: The case of Greece

Climate change is a global issue with implications at many levels. Mitigation and adaptation to its growing impacts are of paramount importance for human livelihoods. Shaping beliefs, attitudes, and values is important in this respect. This shaping takes place mainly during the sensitive childhood years, so the orientation in primary education is particularly targeted. Our…