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The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools
Bibliography: pages 196-203.
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/15958 The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools Joyce, Jack Peter Ballantyne, Roy Environmental and Geographical Science Environmental Education Bibliography: pages 196-203. The need to establish teaching techniques for Environmental Education in the South African secondary school context was perceived. The simulation method was identified as one such technique which became the focus of this study, because it was believed by the researcher to be compatible with the aims and objectives of Environmental Education. A simulation activity aimed at Standard 9 pupils was devised (based on a particular environmental issue i.e. nuclear vs coal-powered electricity generation). To demonstrate that this activity could affect pupils' environmental knowledge, concepts, attitudes and behavioural intentions, a series of 3 questionnaires was designed to capture the results of the simulation activity. A pilot test was conducted using both the simulation activity and the questionnaires. The results of the pilot test were then analysed after which appropriate changes were made, particularly concerning ambiguity and design problems in the questionnaires. The revised simulation activity and questionnaires were then implemented in 8 Cape Education Department English-speaking secondary schools with a sample population of some 206 pupils. Results analysed from the 3 questionnaires indicated that statistically significant changes had occurred among the pupils. This confirmed that the simulation activity could be utilised as a means of teaching various aspects of environmental education. However, the research also showed that the simulation activity is a teaching technique which needs to be used in conjunction with other supportive methodologies. 2015-12-28T06:02:10Z 2015-12-28T06:02:10Z 1991 Master Thesis Masters MPhil http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15958 eng application/pdf Department of Environmental and Geographical Science Faculty of Science University of Cape Town |
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| title | The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools |
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| topic | Environmental and Geographical Science Environmental Education |
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