Investigating the Impact of Environmental Education on Improving the Environmental Awareness of Elementary School Students

Abstract

Environmental education programs not only broaden children’s knowledge but also enhance their environmental awareness. This research aims to determine the extent to which environmental education improves the environmental awareness of elementary school students. In addition to reviewing existing studies, this research employs a questionnaire method to gather data. It also examines the effectiveness of using questionnaires to evaluate children’s environmental awareness. The findings indicate that the efforts of environmentalists and school environmental education instructors positively influence children. Students demonstrate a strong connection to nature, their local geography, and the environment. They also gain substantial, accurate information about the environment and its unique characteristics. However, assessing the level of environmental awareness among children solely based on school education programs is challenging. Comparing schools with and without environmental education programs could provide more meaningful insights. This study investigates the impact of environmental education on enhancing primary school students’ environmental awareness through the use of questionnaires. The results reveal that regular exposure to nature, combined with educational programs, positively affects children’s understanding of and commitment to nature conservation. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/pst.929