Presents theoretical tools that can be used to undertake a critical analysis of the concept of environmental education for sustainable development. The idea of including environmental education in the broader scope of education for the development of responsible societies is considered. (AIM)

Addresses the question of how researchers find out what happens in schools and why. The compatibility of environmental education and teacher thinking is examined. The issue of teaching methods relating to voice, language, and relationships as they are relevant to the debate of environmental education methods is also raised. (AIM)

Describes an alternative approach to environmental education with secondary students outside the timetabled curriculum, which uses school buildings and outside grounds as a model for responsible environmental management and behavior. Emphasis was on adopting criteria which were thought to lead to long-term attitude and behavior change. (AIM)