Teaching and Learning about Biomass Energy: The Significance of Biomass Education in Schools

Guang Han and Robert A. Martin
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Guang Han: Department of Agricultural Education and Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
Robert A. Martin: Department of Agricultural Education and Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA

Sustainability, 2018, vol. 10, issue 4, 1-17

Abstract: Biomass energy can mitigate climate change, revitalize rural economies, and achieve energy independence. Using biomass energy as subject matter content, American agricultural education programs at the secondary school level can prepare future agricultural professionals with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills to solve complex issues. Through a state-wide survey ( N = 100) in the U.S., this study found agriculture teachers’ interest in biomass energy is motivated by economic, environmental, pedagogical, and learning factors. Nine relevant topics were determined as high training needs perceived by teachers. Teacher educators are recommended to incorporate the four factors and nine topics in planning, delivering, and evaluating in-service training programs of biomass energy for agriculture teachers.

Keywords: biomass; bioenergy; agricultural education; STEM education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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