ERIC Number: EJ869580
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 50
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0814-0626
The Impact of AuSSI-WA at a Primary School
Lewis, Elaine; Baudains, Catherine; Mansfield, Caroline
Australian Journal of Environmental Education, v25 p45-57 2009
This paper presents the findings of the first stage of research on the impact of the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative (AuSSI) at an independent primary school in Western Australia. A longitudinal (20 year) case study is being conducted, utilizing data related to Education for Sustainability (Emfs) at the school from 1990-2009. 2005 was a critical year for the school because it marked the beginning of participation in the Sustainable Schools Initiative pilot in Western Australia (Aussie-WA). The research investigates elements of Emfs in operation at the school Prue- and post-Aussie-WA, as well as student and teacher outcomes after involvement in the Initiative. An analysis of the initial data suggests that participation in Aussie-WA enabled the school to engage with a growing commitment to Emfs in the context of a whole-school approach. (Contains 3 tables and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary Schools, Longitudinal Studies, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Environmental Education, Outcomes of Education, Program Effectiveness
Australian Association for Environmental Education, Inc. P.O. Box 560, Bellingen, NSW 2454, Australia. Tel: +61-2-6655-1865; Fax: +61-2-6655-1596; e-mail: admin@aaee.org.au; Web site: http://www.aaee.org.au/publications/ajee.htm
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Australia

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