ERIC Number: EJ1176738
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Utilizing Project-Based Learning to Increase Sustainability Attitudes among Students
Perrault, Evan K.; Albert, Cindy A.
Applied Environmental Education and Communication, v17 n2 p96-105 2018
Sustainability-related learning objectives in university curricula are becoming increasingly popular. While knowledge gain is usually a prevalent metric of success, this study assessed whether a project-based learning assignment could lead to attitudinal shifts in students regarding sustainability. After performing both primary (distributing/analyzing surveys, in-depth interviews) and secondary research, students constructed strategic communication campaign plans the campus sustainability client could implement. Students' (n = 28) attitudes toward sustainability (e.g., severity, susceptibility, self-efficacy, response-efficacy) were measured the first and last day of class. Analyses revealed significant positive shifts in all attitudes measured after project completion. Recommendations in implementing project-based learning activities are discussed.
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Sustainability, Student Attitudes, Behavioral Objectives, Interviews, Student Surveys, Knowledge Level, Political Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Communication Skills, Formative Evaluation, Attitude Change, College Students, Pretests Posttests, National Surveys, Health Behavior, Risk
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Youth Risk Behavior Survey
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