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Gibbs, Lisa; Block, Karen; Ireton, Greg; Taunt, Emma – Journal of International Social Studies, 2018
The limited evidence regarding disaster-related environmental education programs for children indicates that these programs can increase disaster resilience and family preparedness activities, and reduce children's fear and anxiety. However, the literature lacks qualitative studies to provide insights into children's experiences of disaster…
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, Environmental Education, Emergency Programs, Resilience (Psychology)
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Gibbs, Lisa; Nursey, Jane; Cook, Janette; Ireton, Greg; Alkemade, Nathan; Roberts, Michelle; Gallagher, H. Colin; Bryant, Richard; Block, Karen; Molyneaux, Robyn; Forbes, David – Child Development, 2019
Social disruption caused by natural disasters often interrupts educational opportunities for children. However, little is known about children's learning in the following years. This study examined change in academic scores for children variably exposed to a major bushfire in Australia. Comparisons were made between children attending high,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academic Achievement, Elementary School Students, Natural Disasters