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Direct linkConnell, Sharon; Fien, John; Sykes, Helen; Yencken, David – Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 2014
There is a paucity of research in Australia on the nature of young people's attitudes, knowledge and actions. This paper reports on the findings from one such study of Australian high school students. The research was based on a survey of 5,688 students form Melbourne and Brisbane. These young people identified protection of the environment…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Beliefs, Adolescent Attitudes, High School Students
Fien, John – Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 2006
This paper begins with a letter of thanks from future generations for the wisdom our generation has shown in initiating a Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. It describes the overall goals of the Decade and focuses on the Action Plan being developed by UNESCO to guide its contributions as the international lead agency for the Decade.…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Position Papers, International Organizations, Institutional Mission
Peer reviewedBallantyne, Roy; Fien, John; Packer, Jan – Journal of Environmental Education, 2001
Explores the effectiveness of environmental education programs in terms of both student learning outcomes and the intergenerational influence that results when students discuss their learning experiences with their parents and other community members. Interviews n=284 students in Queensland schools from Grades 5-12 and their parents regarding…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Family Communication, Foreign Countries, Intergenerational Programs
Peer reviewedFien, John; Rawling, Richard – Journal of Environmental Education, 1996
Presents a case study of a professional development program in environmental education concerned with the education of reflective practitioners. Results indicate that students who develop their reflective practice skills benefit from heightened political awareness, a strong sense of the effect of social context on their environmental education…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFien, John – Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 1992
Analyzes and critiques the sociocultural and educational features that comprise the macrocontext for teaching environmental education in Queensland, Australia. Concepts outlined in the analysis include the global context of teaching environmental education; the political, economic, and social context of Queensland; the national party; the…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Context Effect
Fien, John – Southern African Journal of Environmental Education, 1993
Analyzes the nature of sustainable development and the role that environmental education can play in a transformation toward a sustainable society. Discusses three rules for teaching environmental education: a child-centered education, objectivity on matters of values, and creation of environmentally responsible behavior. Provides a checklist of…
Descriptors: Ecology, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
