eeRESEARCH

Welcome to our collaborative research library!

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 and the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more.

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Outdoor education program significantly improves self-concept

White, R. . (2012). A Sociocultural investigation of the efficacy of outdoor education to improve learner engagement. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 17, 13-23. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13632752.2012.652422

Momentary greenness is associated with likelihood of children engaging in contemporaneous moderate physical activity, particularly in “smart growth” communities

Almanza, E. ., Jerrett, M. ., Dunton, G. F., Seto, E. ., & Pentz, A. . (2012). A study of community design, greenness, and physical activity in children using satellite, GPS and accelerometor data. Health & Place, 18, 46-54. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2011.09.003

New Diagnostic Test Measures Misconceptions

Arslan, H. O., Cigdemoglu, C. ., & Moseley, C. . (2012). A three-tier diagnostic test to assess pre-service teachers’ misconceptions about global warming, greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion, and acid rain. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1667-1686.

Zoo visits with guided instruction increase student learning

Randler, C. ., Kummer, B. ., & Wilhelm, C. . (2012). Adolescent learning in the zoo: Embedding a non-formal learning environment to teach formal aspects of vertebrate biology. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 21, 384-391. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10956-011-9331-2

Adventure-based experiences may increase Latino youths' resilience and decrease bullying

Beightol, J. ., Jevertson, J. ., Carter, S. ., Gray, S. ., & Gass, M. . (2012). Adventure education and resilience enhancement. Journal of Experiential Education, 35, 307-325. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/105382591203500203

Course Decreases Students' Lack of Motivation to Engage in Pro-Environmental Behavior

Darner, R. . (2012). An empirical test of self-determination theory as a guide to fostering environmental motivation. Environmental Education Research, 18, 463-472.

Animal-assisted learning programs offer unique social, emotional and academic support for student literacy development

Friesen, L. ., & Delisle, E. . (2012). Animal-assisted literacy: A supportive environment for constrained and unconstrained learning. Childhood Education, 88, 102-107. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00094056.2012.662124

Climate Training Boosts Teacher Knowledge of Climate Change

Lambert, J. L., Lindgren, J. ., & Bleicher, R. E. (2012). Assessing elementary science methods students’ understanding about global climate change. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1167-1187.

Framework Helps Assess Field Trips in Natural Settings

Morag, O. ., & Tal, T. . (2012). Assessing learning in the outdoors with the field trip in natural environments (FiNE) framework. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 745-777.

Classroom Teacher More Effective than Outside Presenter for Climate Change Education

Porter, D. ., Weaver, A. J., & Raptis, H. . (2012). Assessing students’ learning about fundamental concepts of climate change under two different conditions. Environmental Education Research, 18, 665-686.

Computer-Based Concept Maps Effectively Assess System Thinking

Brandstädter, K. ., Harms, U. ., & Grossschedl, J. . (2012). Assessing system thinking through different concept-mapping practices. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 2147-2170.

Preservice Teachers' Ideas about Science Inquiry Shift with Experience

Biggers, M. ., & Forbes, C. T. (2012). Balancing teacher and student roles in elementary classrooms: Preservice elementary teachers’ learning about the inquiry continuum. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 2205-2229.

Teachers' Beliefs Tied to Student Achievement

Lumpe, A. ., Czerniak, C. ., Haney, J. ., & Beltyukova, S. . (2012). Beliefs about teaching science: The relationship between elementary teachers’ participation in professional development and student achievement. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 153-166.

Concept of Power Influences Individual Behavior

Kenis, A. ., & Mathijs, E. . (2012). Beyond individual behaviour change: the role of power, knowledge and strategy in tackling climate change. Environmental Education Research, 18, 45-65.

Whole-Class Discussions Seen as Effective Teaching Tool

McMahon, K. . (2012). Case studies of interactive whole-class teaching in primary science: communicative approach and pedagogic purposes. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1687-1708.

Adolescent participation in science and adventure expeditions leads to reverse culture shock, but also life-lessons, and a compass for the future

Allison, P. ., Davis-Berma, J. ., & Berman, D. . (2012). Changes in latitude, changes in attitude: Analysis of the effects of reverse culture shock–a study of students returning from youth expeditions. Leisure Studies, 31, 487-583. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2011.619011

Children Express Ecophobia in their own Words

Strife, S. J. (2012). Children’s Environmental Concerns: Expressing Ecophobia. The Journal of Environmental Education, 43, 37-54.

Perceived Motives of Scientists Affect Believability of Climate Science

Rabinovich, A. ., Morton, T. A., & Birney, M. E. (2012). Communicating climate science: The role of perceived communicator’s motives. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 32, 11-18.

Computer Simulations Support Science Teaching

Smetana, L. K., & Bell, R. L. (2012). Computer simulations to support science instruction and learning: A critical review of the literature. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1337-1370.

Understanding Climate Change Requires Holistic Understanding of the Climate System

Shepardson, D. P., Niyogi, D. ., Roychoudhury, A. ., & Hirsch, A. . (2012). Conceptualizing climate change in the context of a climate system: implications for climate and environmental education. Environmental Education Research, 18, 323-352.

Interplay of Social Norms Influences Action

Smith, J. R., Louis, W. R., Terry, D. J., Greenaway, K. H., Clarke, M. R., & Cheng, X. . (2012). Congruent or conflicted? The impact of injunctive and descriptive norms on environmental intentions. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 32, 353-361.

Students' connection to nature associated with willingness to adopt pro-environmental behaviors

Cheng, J. C.-H., & Monroe, M. C. (2012). Connection to nature: Children’s affective attitude toward nature. Environment and Behavior, 44, 31-49.

Children's connection with nature is influenced by their enjoyment of nature, empathy for creatures, sense of oneness and sense of responsibility

Cheng, J. C.-H., & Monroe, M. C. (2012). Connection to nature: Children’s affective attitude toward nature. Environment and Behavior, 44, 31-49.

Social interaction, stress and attention may improve in one- to three-year-olds by free play in outdoor green space

Carrus, G. ., Pirchio, S. ., Passiatore, Y. ., Mastandrea, S. ., Scopelliti, M. ., & Bartoli, G. . (2012). Contact with nature and children’s wellbeing in educational settings. Journal of Social Sciences, 8, 304-309. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.3844/jssp.2012.304.309

Technology-Supported Program Encounters Unexpected Hurdles

Anastopoulou, S. ., Sharples, M. ., Ainsworth, S. ., Crook, C. ., O’Malley, C. ., & Wright, M. . (2012). Creating personal meaning through technology-supported science inquiry learning across formal and informal settings. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 251-273.

Nature immersion enhances creative thinking and problem solving

Atchley, R. ., Strayer, D. ., & Atchley, P. . (2012). Creativity in the wild: Improving creative reasoning through immersion in natural settings. PLOS ONE, 7, 1-5. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0051474

Interactive Climate Change Simulator an Effective Learning Tool

Dutt, V. ., & Gonzalez, C. . (2012). Decisions from experience reduce misconceptions about climate change. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 32, 19-29.

Community Responsibility and Environmental Awareness Motivate Aussie Youths

Fielding, K. S., & Head, B. W. (2012). Determinants of young Australians’ environmental actions: the role of responsibility attributions, locus of control, knowledge and attitudes. Environmental Education Research, 18, 171-186.

Role Play Improves Understanding of the Nature of Science

Cakici, Y. ., & Bayir, E. . (2012). Developing children’s views of the Nature of Science through role play. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1075-1091.

New Scale Developed to Measure Children's Behavior

Erdogan, M. ., Ok, A. ., & Marcinkowski, T. J. (2012). Development and validation of Children’s Responsible Environmental Behavior Scale. Environmental Education Research, 18, 507-540.

Drama Invigorates Primary Science Education

McGregor, D. . (2012). Dramatising science learning: Findings from a pilot study to re-invigorate elementary science pedagogy for five-to seven-year olds. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1145-1165.

Forest school nature play offers multiple benefits for six and seven year old children

Ridgers, N. ., Knowles, Z. ., & Sayers, J. . (2012). Encouraging play in the natural environment: A child-focused case study of forest school. Children’s Geographies, 10, 49-65. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14733285.2011.638176

Nature journaling increases time in nature and environmental awareness for college students

Arnold, G. . (2012). Enhancing college students’ environmental sensibilities through online nature journaling. Environmental Education Research, 18, 133-150. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2011.589000

Encouraging Environmental Behaviors Requires a Targeted Approach

Boyes, E. ., & Stanisstreet, M. . (2012). Environmental Education for Behaviour Change: Which actions should be targeted?. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1591-1614.

Nature-based experiences with academic mentors in urban environments enhances students' awareness and interest

Awasthy, M. ., Popovic, A. Z., & Linklater, W. L. (2012). Experience in local urban wildlife research enhances a conservation education programme with school children. Pacific Conservation Biology, 18, 41-46.

More Research Needed on Interpretation's Best Practices

Skibins, J. C., Powell, R. B., & Stern, M. J. (2012). Exploring empirical support for interpretation’s best practices. Journal of Interpretation Research, 17, 25-44.

A Holistic Framework for Understanding Sense of Place

Ardoin, N. M., Schuh, J. S., & Gould, R. K. (2012). Exploring the dimensions of place: a confirmatory factor analysis of data from three ecoregional sites. Environmental Education Research, 18, 583-607.

Exposure to the color green enhances creativity.

Lichtenfeld, S. ., Elliot, A. ., Maier, M. ., & Pekrun, R. . (2012). Fertile green: Green facilitates creative performance. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 38, 784-797.

Concept of "green jobs" is not yet clearly defined or understood

Kouri, R. ., & Clarke, A. . (2012). Framing ‘green jobs’ discourse: Analysis of popular usage. Sustainable Development, 22, 217-230. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sd.1526

Land management decisions should consider the varying outdoor activities and ecosystem values of different populations

Burger, J. ., Gochfeld, M. ., Pittfield, T. ., & Marchioni, M. . (2012). Frequency and rates of outdoor activities, and perceptions of places to perform these activities by Native Americans and Caucasians interviewed in Tennessee. EcoHealth, 9, 399-410. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10393-012-0804-4

Child-directed non-structured play is important in promoting pro-social learning opportunities, development and connection with nature

Laaksoharju, T. ., Rappe, E. ., & Kaivola, T. . (2012). Garden affordances for social learning, play, and for building nature-child relationship. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 11, 195-203. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2012.01.003

Living near major green spaces may improve birth outcomes for women from lower socioeconomic strata

Dadvand, P. ., de Nazelle, A. ., Figueras, F. ., Basagaña, X. ., Su, J. ., Amoly, E. ., … Nieuwenhuijsen, M. J. (2012). Green space, health inequality and pregnancy. Environment International, 40, 110-115. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2011.07.004

Hope Is Important for Engaging Young People in Environmental Issues

Ojala, M. . (2012). Hope and climate change: the importance of hope for environmental engagement among young people. Environmental Education Research, 18, 625-642.

Children's Strategies for Coping with Climate Change Affects Engagement and Emotions

Ojala, M. . (2012). How do children cope with global climate change? Coping strategies, engagement, and well-being. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 32, 225-233.

Creating a Conservation Culture

Schelly, C. ., Cross, J. E., Franzen, W. ., Hall, P. ., & Reeve, S. . (2012). How to Go Green: Creating a Conservation Culture in a Public High School Through Education, Modeling, and Communication. The Journal of Environmental Education, 43, 143-161.

Certain Student Behaviors Help Move Groups from Arguments to Consensus

Berland, L. K., & Lee, V. R. (2012). In pursuit of consensus: Disagreement and legitimization during small-group argumentation. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1857-1882.

Administrators' Attitudes Influence Their Support for EE

Ernst, J. . (2012). Influences on and Obstacles to K-12 Administrators’ Support for Environment-Based Education. The Journal of Environmental Education, 43, 73-92.

Students' knowledge outcomes did not differ with a live animal present versus use of a film, but motivation to learn was enhanced with a live animal

Hummel, E. ., & Randler, C. . (2012). Living animals in the classroom: A meta-analysis on learning outcome and a treatment-control study focusing on knowledge and motivation. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 21, 95-105. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10956-011-9285-4

Sense of Place Used as Strategy for Early Childhood Teaching

Duhn, I. . (2012). Making ‘place’ for ecological sustainability in early childhood education. Environmental Education Research, 18, 19-29.

Scale Measures Children's Environmental Concerns

Bruni, C. M., Chance, R. C., & Schultz, W. . (2012). Measuring Values-Based Environmental Concerns in Children: An Environmental Motives Scale. The Journal of Environmental Education, 43, 1-15.