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Reports & Research

Environmental Knowledge of Elementary School Students in Greece

Pages 55-60 | Published online: 31 Mar 2010
 

Abstract

The education system in Greece has responded promptly to the need for environmental education (EE). However, the existing lack of relevant research may limit the functionality of EE programs in Greece. In this study the goal was to develop a baseline database that would allow effective planning of EE. Specifically, the study was conducted to provide information on the environmental knowledge of 5th and 6th graders in a Greek city. A total of 686 students were surveyed. The results indicated that children's knowledge about the environment is influenced by their immediate experience as well as by the content of their textbooks.

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K. Zafiropoulos

S. Paraskevopoulos is a lecturer of social ecology and ecosystems education, S. Padeliadu is an assistant professor, and K. Zafiropoulos is a postdoctoral student in the School of Education, Department of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

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