Facilitating Teachers' Use of Natural Areas: Perceptions of Environmental Education Opportunities
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- 1 April 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of Environmental Education
- Vol. 24 (3) , 8-16
Abstract
Classroom teachers' perceptions of nature and the importance of providing environmental education often determine whether students are given the chance to experience natural areas. In personal interviews conducted with 39 urban teachers, the factors relating to teachers' preferences for types of environmental education settings were examined. Results suggest that teachers perceive distinct differences in nature settings and that these settings communicate clear educational opportunities and resource needs.Keywords
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- The Teacher's Perspective of the Resident Environmental Education ExperienceThe Journal of Environmental Education, 1988