Analysing the state of student participation in two Eco-Schools using Engeström’s Second Generation Activity Systems Model

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Figure 1. The Seven Step Framework of the Eco-Schools Programme (based on source: Eco-Schools 2017a). It starts with the formation of an Eco-Committee, consisting of various members from the school community which is responsible for all the conduction of all steps shown. In all of the seven steps, students play the main role in their execution and the development of actions and activities.

Figure 2. Engeström’s Second Generation Activity Systems Model (Engeström 1987) (based on source: Mwanza 2001). It demonstrates human activity in its socio-cultural context.

Figure 3. Engeström’s Second Generation Activity Systems Model summarizing visually the situation of student participation in the Eco-School programme in School 1.

Figure 4. Engeström’s Second Generation Activity Systems Model summarizing visually the situation of student participation in the Eco-School programme in School 2.

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