eeRESEARCH

eeRESEARCH combines research for environmental education and the movement to connect children and nature. The database includes multiple ways to search for articles, syntheses, and research summaries. 

This project is a partnership with Children & Nature Network and NAAEE. Funded by the Pisces Foundation with support from ee360, ee360+, and the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more.

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How botanic gardens can contribute to science learning for families

Haywood, Naomi. (2018). Beauty in the foreground, science behind the scenes: families’ views of science learning in a botanic garden. Environmental Education Research, 24, 1085-1101.

Encouraging critical thinking in the context of sustainable development

Kopnina, Helen. (2018). Teaching Sustainable Development Goals in The Netherlands: a critical approach. Environmental Education Research, 24, 1268-1283.

Applying visual communication strategies to influence water resource protection

Warner, Laura A., Lamm, Alexa J., & Rumble, Joy N. (2018). Can videos play a role in promoting good landscape management behaviors?. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 17, 187-197.

Sensory exploration of nature: Deriving physical, emotional, and social benefits from nature play

McVittie, Janet. (2018). Sensuous and Languaged Learning: Children’s Embodied and Playful Connections to Nature. The International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 6, 21-34.

Climate Change Education Requires a Holistic Teaching Approach

Tolppanen, Sakari, & Aksela, Maija. (2018). Identifying and addressing students’ questions on climate change. The Journal of Environmental Education, 49, 375-389.

Implementing Ecological Mindedness in K-12 Curricula Could Help Overcome Barriers

Moroye, Christy McConnell, & Ingman, Benjamin C. (2018). Ecologically minded teaching. Environmental Education Research, 24, 1128-1142.

What Drives Community Support for Successful Nature Centers?

Browning, Matthew H. E. M., Stern, Marc J., Ardoin, Nicole M., & Heimlich, Joe E. (2018). Factors that contribute to community members’ support of local nature centers. Environmental Education Research, 24, 326-342.

Hands-on learning experiences involving a wide range of people, including farmers and activists, are essential for shaping "expert-generalists" who can create sustainable food systems

David, Christophe, & Bell, Michael M. (2018). New challenges for education in agroecology. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, 42(6), 612-619. 10.1080/21683565.2018.1426670

Encouraging Development of Active Learning Experiences Improves Education and Teacher Self-Efficacy

Richardson, Greer M., Byrne, Laurel L., & Liang, Ling L. (2018). Making learning visible: Developing preservice teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge and teaching efficacy beliefs in environmental education. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 17, 41-56.

Using School Gardens to Promote Learning and Developmental Outcomes in Early Education

Murakami, C.D., Su-Russell, C., & Manfra, L. (2018). Analyzing teacher narratives in early childhood garden-based education. Journal of Environmental Education, 49(1), 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958964.2017.1357523

Concern for Personal Qualify of Life is a Driver of Environmental Behavior

Levy, Anat, Orion, Nir, & Leshem, Yossi. (2018). Variables that influence the environmental behavior of adults. Environmental Education Research, 24, 307-325.

Impacts of Environmental Education Mentoring Program on Student-Athletes Environmental Behaviors

Mullenbach, Lauren E., & Green, Gary T. (2018). Can environmental education increase student-athletes’ environmental behaviors?. Environmental Education Research, 24, 427-444.