Social Studies Teachers’ Knowledge of Climate Change: The Role of Social Studies Education

Albert Amoakwah, Dr. Isaac Atta Kwenin, Asante George, Kingsford Ebenezer Appiah and Amoah Emmanuel
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Albert Amoakwah: Holy Spirit Anglican Basic School, Assin Fosu
Dr. Isaac Atta Kwenin: Department of Business and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast
Asante George: Department of Business and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast
Kingsford Ebenezer Appiah: Department of Educational Foundations, University of Education, Winneba
Amoah Emmanuel: Ghana National College Basic School, Cape Coast

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 2863-2873

Abstract: As the adage says ‘when the last tree dies, the last man dies’. This signifies that, climate change can be abated when conscious efforts are put in place to harness the conservation of our natural environment. On the contrary, this present society is preoccupied with industrialization and development which has led us into this current quandary. This current study investigated Social Studies teachers’ knowledge of climate change. A simple random sampling technique was employed for 40 public Junior High School teachers. Data was collected using Social Studies Teachers’ Knowledge of Climate Change Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics with mean and standard deviation was utilized to analysed and present the data logically. The results of the study revealed that, Social Studies teachers have a robust knowledge of climate change and it measures to curb climate change in our natural environment. The study recommended that, in order to boast climate change education in both schools and communities, teachers should involve learners to perform pro-environmental activities in our environment. Also, the forestry commission, and the environmental protection agency should educate citizens on the need to protect our environment.

Date: 2025
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