Impact of Environmental Education on Tertiary Level Students’ Knowledge, Attitude and Perception

Abstract

This research discussed the status of environmental knowledge, attitude and perceptions of university students and the relationship between environmental knowledge and attitudes among them. A mixed-method design was adopted to examine tertiary level students’ environmental knowledge and attitudes by employing a pre-test and a post-test conducted before and after an Environmental Education (EE) course. Those tests consisted of 15 multiple choice questions and 18 attitude measuring items rated on a five-point Likert scale. For supporting the quantitative data, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was also conducted for the purpose of exploring students’ perceptions on EE. A total of 88 students (72 for tests and 16 for FGD) participated in this study. The findings showed a significant improvement of the students in terms of knowledge and favorable environmental attitudes. The participants also expressed a positive perception of the EE course. Finding ways of implementing EE for students of all levels can be the next subject for further research.

Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 48(2), Dec 2022, p.54-66