Inquiring and strengthening the environmental awareness among elementary school children

Armand Faganel and Blaž Kovač

International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2025, vol. 37, issue 4, 439-473

Abstract: Promoting a strong grasp of environmental concerns holds paramount significance in achieving objectives within the realm of environmental safeguarding. The development of environmental awareness is contingent upon a multitude of factors, and its intricate influence stems from their collaborative and comprehensive effects. The core objective of the paper encompasses the systematic evaluation of the levels of environmental consciousness among primary school students, educators, and parents. It aims to gauge their perceptions concerning the gravity and obligations tied to environmental protection, along with their grasp of environmental awareness. The theoretical facet entailed an exhaustive review of literature, centred on knowledge dissemination pertaining to children's environmental awareness. The empirical study was realised through an online survey methodology. The research sample comprises three distinct groups, with 102 students from primary school classes (6-9th grade), 168 parents, and 34 primary school teachers. The findings indicate that, despite the varied approaches employed by children and adults to convey knowledge, the prevailing status of environmental consciousness and sustainable education remains inadequate.

Keywords: environmental protection; primary school; environmental awareness; knowledge communication; sustainability; innovation; learning. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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