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.
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Benefits of nature contact for children
Chawla, L. (2015). Benefits of nature contact for children. Journal of Planning Literature, 30(4), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0885412215595441
The effects of school gardens on children’s science knowledge: A randomized controlled trial of low-income elementary schools
Wells, N.M., Myers, B.M., Todd, L.E., Barale, K., Gaolach, B., Ferenz, G., … Franz, N.K. (2015). The effects of school gardens on children’s science knowledge: A randomized controlled trial of low-income elementary schools. International Journal of Science Education, 37(17), 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2015.1112048
Insights from Two Decades of Climate Change Communication Research
Wibeck, Victoria. (2014). Enhancing learning, communication and public engagement about climate change – some lessons from recent literature. Environmental Education Research, 20, 387-411.
Cost or Carbon? Effects of Language for Motivating Energy Reduction
Spence, A., Leygue, C., Bedwell, B., & O’Malley, C. (2014). Engaging with energy reduction: Does a climate change frame have the potential for achieving broader sustainable behaviour?. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 38, 17-28.
Increasing Adult Engagement in Citizen Science
Sickler, Jessica, Cherry, Tammy Messick, Allee, Leslie, Smyth, Rebecca Rice, & Losey, John. (2014). Scientific Value and Educational Goals: Balancing Priorities and Increasing Adult Engagement in a Citizen Science Project. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 109-119.
The Extent of Transmission of Environmental Concern from Parent to Child
Meeusen, Cecil. (2014). The Intergenerational Transmission of Environmental Concern: The Influence of Parents and Communication Patterns Within the Family. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 77-90.
Using Drama to Teach Global Citizenship and Environmental Education
McNaughton, Marie Jeanne. (2014). From Acting to Action: Developing Global Citizenship Through Global Storylines Drama. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 16-36.
Effects of Age and Gender on Fostering Pro-Environmental Attitudes in Children
Liefländer, Anne Kristin, & Bogner, Franz Xaver. (2014). The Effects of Children’s Age and Sex on Acquiring Pro-Environmental Attitudes Through Environmental Education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 105-117.
Reviewing Technology Use in Classroom Environmental Education
Fauville, G., Lantz-Andersson, A., & Säljö, R. (2014). ICT tools in environmental education: reviewing two newcomers to schools. Environmental Education Research, 20, 248-283.
Peer Education for Sustainable Action
de Vreede, Catherine, Warner, Alan, & Pitter, Robert. (2014). Facilitating Youth to Take Sustainability Actions: The Potential of Peer Education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 45, 37-56.
Examining Preconceived Ideas of Sharks to Design Better Zoo Exhibits
Neves, João Pedro Correia das, & Monteiro, Rute Cristina Rocha. (2014). How full is your luggage? Background knowledge of zoo visitors regarding sharks. Environmental Education Research, 20, 291-312.
Evaluating Residential Environmental Education
Bourke, Nicholas, Buskist, Connie, & Herron, Julie. (2014). Residential Environmental Education Center Program Evaluation: An Ongoing Challenge. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 83-90.