Environmental education as a tool to promote ecological awareness in high school students

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Published: 2024-06-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55813/gaea/rcym/v2/n2/42
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environmental education, ecological awareness, secondary school, pedagogical strategies, sustainability

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Salazar-Alcivar, Alisson Noelia
Investigador Independiente
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5236-3247
Alcivar-Córdova, Diana Mercedes
Unidad Educativa La Concordia
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2697-0685
Flores-Verdesoto, Génesis Estefanía
Investigador Independiente
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7609-9711
Montaño-Villa, Julissa Jahaira
Investigador Independiente
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8007-4094
Salazar-Alcivar, Luis Enrique
Investigador Independiente
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1779-7282

Abstract

The study critically analyzes environmental education as a tool to strengthen ecological awareness in high school students, considering the growing global environmental crisis. A systematic literature review of research published between 2000 and 2024, selected from high impact databases, was applied. The results identify that strategies such as projects on local issues, outdoor activities and the use of interactive digital resources contribute to meaningful learning and the adoption of sustainable behaviors. In addition, it was determined that active student participation, specialized teacher training and the linking of content to daily life are decisive factors of effectiveness. It is concluded that effective environmental education requires a comprehensive approach that combines participatory methodologies, continuous training and contextualization, enabling young people to develop values and competencies essential to face contemporary ecological challenges.

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Epistemologies Applied to the Contemporary World

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Author Biographies

Salazar-Alcivar, Alisson Noelia, Investigador Independiente

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Occasional teacher in educational institutions

Alcivar-Córdova, Diana Mercedes, Unidad Educativa La Concordia

Commercial Engineer, Master's Degree in Teaching and Curriculum Development, Teacher at La Concordia Educational Unit

Flores-Verdesoto, Génesis Estefanía, Investigador Independiente

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

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Salazar-Alcivar, A. N., Alcivar-Córdova, D. M., Flores-Verdesoto, G. E., Montaño-Villa, J. J., & Salazar-Alcivar, L. E. (2024). Environmental education as a tool to promote ecological awareness in high school students. Scientific Journal Science and Method, 2(2), 40-52. https://doi.org/10.55813/gaea/rcym/v2/n2/42
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