Transforming environmental habits and attitudes through comprehensive training programs

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55813/gaea/rcym/v3/n3/84
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Environmental awareness, Education for sustainability, Training, Educational intervention

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Campuzano-Vera, Sandra Elizabeth
Universidad Estatal de Milagro
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2793-6543
Alcazar-Espinoza, Javier Alexander
Universidad Estatal de Milagro
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4196-7798
Alcazar-Campuzano, Madelyne Zamara
Universidad Estatal de Milagro
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9375-9298
Alcazar-Campuzano, Johan Alexander
Universidad Estatal de Milagro
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5682-563X

Abstract

Low levels of environmental awareness in academic communities limit the adoption of sustainable behaviors, despite the climate emergency and international recommendations on education for sustainable development. In response to this problem, an educational intervention was designed and implemented based on active strategies, reflective training, and participatory workshops, aimed at changing attitudes and knowledge related to sustainability. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was applied, using a structured questionnaire with twenty items, administered at two points in time (pre-test and post-test) to three independent groups: two made up of university students and one of teachers. The data were analyzed using t-tests for related samples in the groups with normal distribution and Wilcoxon tests in the remaining group. Statistically significant increases were observed in post-intervention scores, with large effects in the student groups and moderate effects in the teaching group. The differences identified reflect the effectiveness of training processes in the student population and the need for more contextualized approaches in teacher training. The evidence suggests that well-designed pedagogical interventions have the potential to generate real transformations in the environmental culture of educational institutions, if they are adapted to the specific characteristics of their actors.

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): New Perspectives on Multidisciplinary Reality

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Campuzano-Vera, Sandra Elizabeth, Universidad Estatal de Milagro

Professor at Milagro State University (UNEMI). An accountant by profession, specializing in Local and Territorial Development, she has extensive experience in teaching and research in social sciences and education. Her academic work focuses on strengthening critical and reflective skills in her students, promoting pedagogical innovation, comprehensive training, and active links between the university and Ecuadorian society.

Alcazar-Espinoza, Javier Alexander, Universidad Estatal de Milagro

Profesor universitario en la Universidad Estatal de Milagro (UNEMI), es Ingeniero industrial con sólida formación en ingeniería ambiental y la sostenibilidad. Su labor integra docencia, investigación y proyectos de vinculación social, enfocados en sostenibilidad, tratamiento de aguas y energías renovables. Promueve la formación integral de estudiantes con compromiso ético y científico.

Alcazar-Campuzano, Madelyne Zamara, Universidad Estatal de Milagro

Biotechnology Engineer and Research Technician at the State University of Milagro (UNEMI), she specializes in scientific innovation and environmental sustainability projects. Her experience integrates applied research, technological development, and laboratory management, contributing to academic and research strengthening in the field of biotechnology.

Alcazar-Campuzano, Johan Alexander, Universidad Estatal de Milagro

A student in his final semester of Economics at the State University of Milagro (UNEMI), he focuses on research in economic development, public policy, and sustainability. He stands out for his analytical skills, academic commitment, and professional vision toward generating proposals that strengthen the local and national economy.

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Campuzano-Vera, S. E., Alcazar-Espinoza, J. A., Alcazar-Campuzano, M. Z., & Alcazar-Campuzano, J. A. (2025). Transforming environmental habits and attitudes through comprehensive training programs. Scientific Journal Science and Method, 3(3), 416-427. https://doi.org/10.55813/gaea/rcym/v3/n3/84
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