Date of Award
8-2006
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Geography
First Advisor
Dr. Joseph Stoltman
Second Advisor
Dr. Lisa DeChano
Third Advisor
Dr. Deborah Che
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The hypothesis of this research is that elementary students benefit from the Kalamazoo Nature Center's (KNC) one-half day inquiry program, based upon data collected using a Likert scale instrument. The earth science inquiry program at KNC is intended to enhance student attitude about the natural environment. There are two primary components to the research. First, data were collected through a pre-/post-survey from elementary students who participated in the Kalamazoo Nature Center's one half-day environmental education program. The survey was based on the Test of Science Related Attitudes (Fraser, 1981). Second, data were analyzed to assess student attitudes and beliefs before and after the program. Data results suggest no significant change in student attitudes or beliefs as a result of the one-half day inquiry-oriented environmental science experience. This research may help identify positive ways to implement environmental educational programs that model student outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Pagel, David C., "The Impact of a One-Half Day Environmental Education Program on Elementary Students" (2006). Masters Theses. 3977.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/3977