A mail survey of Iowa farmers with membership in Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), a sustainable agriculture organization, was used to examine the attitude-behavior relationship of these farmers and the role social influences played in this relationship. Results indicate that when controlling explanatory factors, the attitude-behavior relationship…

Describes survey results sent to all state environmental education coordinators designed to reveal a generalized picture of environmental education requirements, guidelines, resource materials, staff, and teacher education requirements in the United States. Includes survey. (MKR)

Addresses the issue of "don't know" responses on knowledge items in (n=799) environmental surveys by ascertaining if the frequency of these responses was related to the sociodemographics of the respondents and to the types of environmental issues. (Author/MKR)

Assesses public perception of selected strategies for increasing participation in city recycling programs: increasing the level of knowledge about recycling, using effective channels to inform the community about recycling, increasing the convenience of recycling by placing recycling containers in accessible locations, and getting input from the…

Questionnaires given to (n=60) Mexican elementary students revealed that the use of teaching strategies (exposition, examples, feedback, and positive reinforcement), the possession of proenvironmental competencies, and the exhibition of academic skills were significant determinants of the ability to distinguish environmental facts from opinions.…

Identifies nine ongoing environmental education programs for preschool children which tend to share many common characteristics and serve primarily children from white, middle-class backgrounds. (Author/MKR)

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…

Assesses the understanding that a sample of Oregon public school students (n=159) had of geology, physical and chemical characteristics, ecology, and natural resources as related to a marine environment. Results indicate that student understanding in some areas does not progress beyond the early grades and that the interdisciplinary approach of…

Analyzes environmental knowledge of high school students using a national probability sample. Results indicate that students can recognize basic facts regarding environmental issues but are unable to apply this knowledge to comprehend consequences or solutions related to the problems. Contains 20 references. (DDR)

Discusses a model that enables systematic input from external sources during the interpretive planning process. Results indicate that the Ecotourist Needs Assessment (ETNA) is a feasible way to inform the planning process and better meet the needs of ecotourists. Contains 24 references. (DDR)

Discusses research on classroom-type settings and applications. Results indicate an association between knowledge and affect along with prominent sex differences. Cites the need for further research to determine how knowledge and attitudes influence each other. Contains 27 references. (DDR)

Reports on a survey that investigated inservice teacher education (K-12). Results indicate that professional development in environmental education is dominated by activity-based curricula, is primarily science-oriented rather than interdisciplinary, and is concerned more with environmental content than educational context. Argues that the…

Describes the development of a university course in pollution prevention. Highlights the collaborative, interdisciplinary, and applied aspects of the curriculum. Discusses evaluations by students, instructors, and university facility managers that provide evidence that the course is an effective model for educating students and businesses. (JRH)

Presents a theoretical model for developing environmental conceptions that incorporate environmental knowledge, attitudes/values, and behavioral orientations. Encourages students to become aware of, challenge inconsistencies in, and make informed decisions regarding their commitment to their own or alternative environmental conceptions. Presents…