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Impediments to environmental education instruction in the classroom: A post-workshop inquiry.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Abstract

Current research has begun to reveal a link between environmental education and increases in science achievement and understanding (Glynn 2000; Liederman and Hoody, 1998). The researchers in this study of participants in a coastal marine teacher workshop found that increases in environmental topics or lessons in teachers' classrooms post-program were minimal. Several limitations to infusion were revealed, including teachers' perceived obligation to strictly follow science standards, and an increased emphasis on preparation for standardized tests. The results suggest that greater emphasis is needed on providing opportunities for participants to make explicit connections with their instruction within the parameters of the science classroom.

Comments

Abstract only. Full-text article is available only through licensed access provided by the publisher. Published in International Journal of Environmental & Science Education, 2(1), 32-37.

Language

en_US

Publisher

Pamukkale Univ.

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