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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EE program settings and interaction with those features can enhance learning outcomes

Dale, Ryan G., Powell, Robert B., Stern, Marc J., & Garst, Barry A. (2020). Influence of the natural setting on environmental education outcomes. Environmental Education Research, 26, 613-631.

Student autonomy in outdoor environmental education programs should be determined by the purpose and goals of the program

Cincera, Jan, Simonova, Petra, Kroufek, Roman, & Johnson, Bruce. (2020). Empowerment in outdoor environmental education: who shapes the programs?. Environmental Education Research, 26, 1690-1706.

Educators' positive emotional behaviors positively influence EE learning outcomes

O’Hare, Anna, Powell, Robert B., Stern, Marc J., & Bowers, Edmond P. (2020). Influence of educator’s emotional support behaviors on environmental education student outcomes. Environmental Education Research, 26, 1556-1577.

Important themes of garden-based learning in Spain

Eugenio-Gozalbo, Marcia, Pérez-López, Raquel, & Tójar-Hurtado, Juan-Carlos. (2020). Identifying key issues for university practitioners of garden-based learning in Spain. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 246-255.

Game-based learning can provide students with knowledge and shift attitudes on environmental subjects

Chan, Chung-Shing, Chan, Yat-hang, & Fong, Tsz Heung Agnes. (2020). Game-based e-learning for urban tourism education through an online scenario game. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 29, 283-300.

"Co-learning" among students, teachers, and farmers is crucial for preparing the next generation of agroecologists

Francis, Charles A., Nicolaysen, Anna Marie, Lieblein, Geir, & Breland, Tor Arvid. (2020). Transformative education in agroecology: student, teacher, and client involvement in colearning. International Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 47(3), 280-294. 10.7764/ijanr.v47i3.2262

Perception, interpretation, and decision-making of geography educators in the classroom

Scholten, Nina, Höttecke, Dietmar, & Sprenger, Sandra. (2020). How do geography teachers notice critical incidents during instruction?. International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education, 29, 163-177.

Professional development workshop improved educators' confidence with GIS technology

Oda, Katsuhiko, Herman, Thomas, & Hasan, Angela. (2020). Properties and impacts of TPACK-based GIS professional development for in-service teachers. International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education, 29, 40-54.

What school organization can do for education for sustainable development

Verhelst, Dries, Vanhoof, Jan, de Pauw, Jelle Boeve-, & Van Petegem, Peter. (2020). Building a conceptual framework for an ESD-effective school organization. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 400-415.

Correlating observed and self-reported student engagement with environmental literacy outcomes

Frensley, Troy, Stern, Marc J., & Powell, Robert B. (2020). Does student enthusiasm equal learning? The mismatch between observed and self-reported student engagement and environmental literacy outcomes in a residential setting. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 449-461.

The synergy of an educational game and citizen science project to improve invasive species detection and marine conservation

Skukan, Roberta, Borrell, Yaisel J., Ordás, Jose Manuel Rico, & Miralles, Laura. (2020). Find invasive seaweed: An outdoor game to engage children in science activities that detect marine biological invasion. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51, 335-346.

Climate change education should include a focus on solutions and emotions

Sezen-Barrie, Asli, Miller-Rushing, Anica, & Hufnagel, Elizabeth. (2020). ‘It’s a gassy world’: starting with students’ wondering questions to inform climate change education. Environmental Education Research, 26, 555-576.