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Environmental Education: Implementation in a NSW Department of School Education Region

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2015

Keith Skamp
Keith Skamp*
Affiliation:
Work and Training Southern Cross, University Lismore
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Abstract

Survey results are described for the perceived, implementation of the NSW Environmental Education Curriculum Statement in one School Region. Data provide a picture of the extent to which schools have documented Environmental Education policies and the amount and kind of implementation at school level. Reference is made to the use of field study centres, community involvement, and the extent and possible impact of professional development opportunities on these measures. Comparisons are made between the primary and secondary sectors. Professional development does appear to have had some impact, and the ‘across curricula’ approach seems to have had partial success. Reasons for the limited involvement of secondary schools are suggested. The extent of primary project work which was occurring appeared encouraging but there were unanswered questions about whole school programs. NSW Government initiatives such as Field Study Centres and the Greening of Schools program appeared to be playing important roles.

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General Section
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Australian Journal of Environmental Education , Volume 12 , 1996 , pp. 61 - 70
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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