ERIC Number: EJ1024894
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 14
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Environmental Education in Serbian Primary Schools: Challenges and Changes in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Teacher Training
Stanišic, Jelena; Maksic, Slavica
Journal of Environmental Education, v45 n2 p118-131 2014
The protection of human health and the preservation of the environment are topics that form an integral part of the primary school curriculum in Serbia. However, research studies have shown that students do not have enough knowledge to contribute to the development of a healthy lifestyle and environmental awareness. The latest changes in school policy and curricula confirm that the relevance of environmental education has been recognized, but changes in school practice are yet to come. This article discusses the challenges encountered in the implementation of the intended curriculum and offers suggestions for changes to the curriculum, pedagogy, and teacher training in order to enhance environmental education.
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Curriculum Implementation, Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Educational Change, Health Behavior, Life Style, Elementary School Students, Relevance (Education), Educational Practices, Elementary School Curriculum, Health Education, Knowledge Level
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Serbia
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