Reading social stories in the community: A promising intervention for promoting children's environmental knowledge and behavior in Jordan
| Autor: | Michael H. Romanowski, Rana Dajani, Randa Mahasneh |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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We Love Reading
electricity and water consumption Energy (esotericism) media_common.quotation_subject Teaching method 050109 social psychology Education Developmental psychology Reading (process) Intervention (counseling) 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences General Environmental Science media_common business.industry social stories Knowledge level 05 social sciences Social Stories Behavior change 050301 education Environmental education environmental education littering business Psychology 0503 education Social psychology |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Environmental Education. 48:334-346 |
| ISSN: | 1940-1892 0095-8964 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00958964.2017.1319789 |
| Popis: | Traditionally, education in various forms has been used as a tool to change values and behavior in children regarding the environment. This study reports findings from the We Love Reading Program that utilizes the reading of Social Stories in various communities in Jordan to address the environmental problems of Jordan. Results indicated the effectiveness of this informal educational intervention showing a significant increase in children's knowledge about environmental issues and a positive change in behavior related to electricity and water consumption and littering, as reported by parents. The authors provide several recommendations on how Social Stories and appropriate curriculum can be used in schools and community to create awareness in students regarding environmental issues. 1 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Scopus |
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