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Climate Knowledge and Engagement in Primary Education: Insights from an Audience Segmentation Approach

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the knowledge, alternative conceptions, and attitudes of 5th and 6th-grade primary students regarding climate change, utilizing the Six Americas Short SurveY (SASSY) audience segmentation tool developed by Yale University. The findings indicate that while most students fall into segments characterized by heightened awareness, alternative conceptions remain widespread. Notably, older students exhibit more misconceptions compared to their younger peers. The study underscores the need for targeted educational interventions to enhance understanding and foster environmental consciousness.

Source: 13o Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο της Διδακτικής των Φυσικών Επιστημών και Νέων Τεχνολογιών στην Εκπαίδευση

DOI: 10.12681/codiste.7692

Authors: Eirini Chatzara, Christina Koutouveli, George Arhonditsis, Evangelia Mavrikaki, Apostolia Galani

Institutions: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Toronto

Language: English

Topic: Science Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409240041

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