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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Nature-based preschools enhance resiliency among students

Ernst, Julie, Johnson, Michaela, & Burcak, Firdevs. (2018). The Nature and Nurture of Resilience:Exploring the Impact of Nature Preschools on Young Children’s Protective Factors. International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 6, 12.

Assessing professional development techniques for environmental educators in Brazil

Galiazzi, Maria do Carmo, de Freitas, Diana Paula Salomão, de Lima, Cleiva Aguiar, Cousin, Cláudia da Silva, de Souza, Moacir Langoni, & Cupelli, Rodrigo Launikas. (2018). Narratives of learning communities in environmental education. Environmental Education Research, 24, 1501-1513.

A framework for measuring students' knowledge of pollination systems and pollinator conservation

Golick, Doug, Dauer, Jenny, Lynch, Louise, & Ingram, Erin. (2018). A framework for pollination systems thinking and conservation. Environmental Education Research, 24, 1143-1158.

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.

Teaching That Combines Problem-Based and Service-Learning Components in Environmental Education Benefits All Stakeholders

Kricsfalusy, Vladimir, George, Colleen, & Reed, Maureen G. (2018). Integrating problem- and project-based learning opportunities: assessing outcomes of a field course in environment and sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 24, 593-610.

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.

Exploring positive relationships between environmental attitudes and views of the future

Liu, Shu-Chiu, & Lin, Huann-shyang. (2018). Envisioning preferred environmental futures: exploring relationships between future-related views and environmental attitudes. Environmental Education Research, 24, 80-96.

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.

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

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.

Using Critical Friends Groups to Engage Teachers in Transformative Learning about EcoJustice

Morrison, Scott A. (2018). Reframing Westernized culture: insights from a Critical Friends Group on EcoJustice education. Environmental Education Research, 24, 111-128.

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