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Integration of sustainable environmental behavior into teaching practices among primary school teachers in Saudi Arabia: The predictive power of social responsibility awareness

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined whether self-reported social responsibility awareness (SRA) predicted sustainable environmental behavior (SEB) in teaching practices among primary school teachers in Saudi Arabia. The mixed-methods design combined a survey of 269 teachers, classroom observations ( n = 50), and interviews with 12 school leaders. Survey results showed high levels of SRA and SEB, with SRA significantly predicting SEB (23.7 % variance). While we observed an overall SEB integration rate of 67.1 %, gaps persisted in collaborative and interdisciplinary practices. We recommend SRA and SEB training as well as institutional support for teachers to enhance sustainability education and guide culturally responsive strategies.

Source: Teaching and Teacher Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2025.105171

Author: Abdullah Awad Alharbi

Institution: Majmaah University

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Education and Sustainability

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,380