International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education
Editors: A/Prof John Lidstone, Queensland University of Technology and Prof Joseph P. Stoltman, Western Michigan University
Book Review Editor: Dr Sarah Witham Bednarz, Texas A & M University
Editorial Assistant: Donna Bennett, Australia
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Volume: 12 Number: 2 Page: 106–122
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Evaluating the Impact of a School Waste Education Programme upon Students', Parents' and Teachers' Environmental Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour
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Malgorzata Grodzinska-Jurczak, Agata Bartosiewicz, Agata Twardowska and Roy Ballantyne
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In the following study we have evaluated the impact of a school education programme upon students', parents' and teachers' environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. Students (aged 11–13) from
primary schools in Kraków, Poland, participated in the programme over a period of four months and together with their parents and teachers were surveyed using questionnaires at the conclusion of
the programme. Overall, findings revealed that the programme improved student knowledge and awareness of municipal waste. Improvement in knowledge weakly correlated with age, enjoyment of the programme
and self-reported learning. Three quarters of the students shared their learning with their parents and a third attempted to improve waste practices in their homes. The majority of parents reported that
the programme was valuable and confirmed frequent family discussions often leading to a change in household attitudes and waste practices. Teachers also evaluated the programme positively, recommending
its implementation as an ideal solution to the national waste problems. Other results of the study are discussed and suggestions for instruction are provided.
Keywords: SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME, FORMAL EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS, FAMILY LEARNING, MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
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