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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Improving early childhood education through outdoor experiences
Ernst, Julie. (2014). Early childhood educators’ use of natural outdoor settings as learning environments: an exploratory study of beliefs, practices, and barriers. Environmental Education Research, 20, 735-752.
The Impact of Professional Development Courses on Early Childhood Education for Sustainability Practitioner Knowledge, Understanding, and Confidence
Dyment, Janet E., Davis, Julie M., Nailon, Diane, Emery, Sherridan, Getenet, Seyum, McCrea, Nadine, & Hill, Allen. (2014). The impact of professional development on early childhood educators’ confidence, understanding and knowledge of education for sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 20, 660-679.
Using theoretical frameworks to predict recycling behavior among students in Thailand
Chaisamrej, Rungrat, & Zimmerman, Rick S. (2014). A Comparative Investigation of TPB and Altruism Frameworks for an Empirically based Communication Approach to Enhance Paper Recycling. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 28-37.
Evaluating the efficacy of Environmental Studies Programs in Canada
Breunig, Mary, Murtell, Jocelyn, Russell, Constance, & Howard, Ryan. (2014). The impact of integrated environmental studies programs: are students motivated to act pro-environmentally?. Environmental Education Research, 20, 372-386.
Differences in Conceptual Understanding of Sustainable Development based on Teacher Subject Area and Experience Level
Borg, C., Gericke, N., Höglund, H.-O., & Bergman, E. (2014). Subject- and experience-bound differences in teachers’ conceptual understanding of sustainable development. Environmental Education Research, 20, 526-551.
Improving educators' understanding of sustainability in New Zealand
Birdsall, Sally. (2014). Measuring student teachers’ understandings and self-awareness of sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 20, 814-835.
Webinars can educate childcare center administrators about integrated pest management
Anderson, Marcia. (2014). Training Childcare Center Administrators About Integrated Pest Management Through Greener Environmental Communication Venues and Collecting Pesticide Use Data in the Process. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 162-170.
The impact of subjectively more beautiful nature on prosocial tendencies
Zhang, Jia Wei, Piff, Paul K., Iyer, Ravi, Koleva, Spassena, & Keltner, Dacher. (2014). An occasion for unselfing: Beautiful nature leads to prosociality. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 37, 61-72.
Analyzing the effects of environmental education materials on elementary students
Viteri, Fátima, Clarebout, Geraldine, & Crauwels, Marion. (2014). Children’s recall and motivation for an environmental education video with supporting pedagogical materials. Environmental Education Research, 20, 228-247.
Values-focused sustainability training programs may have potential to influence college students' worldviews
Murray, Paul, Goodhew, Julie, & Murray, Sheran. (2014). The heart of ESD: personally engaging learners with sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 20, 718-734.
Restorative experiences have a positive effect on the relationship between nature-based recreation and emotional well-being
Korpela, K., Borodulin, K., Neuvonen, M., Paronen, O., & Tyrväinen, L. (2014). Analyzing the mediators between nature-based outdoor recreation and emotional well-being. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 37, 1-7.
U.S. Newspapers and Their Role in the Environmental Movement
Grantham, Susan, & Jr, Edward T. Vieira. (2014). Risk Dimensions and Political Decisions Frame Environmental Communication: A Content Analysis of Seven U.S. Newspapers From 1970–2010. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 13, 91-98.