The status of environmental education in Texas public schools /
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1988.
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| Online Access: | ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | If concern for the environment is to become part of each individual's sense of responsibility, the task is to educate people towards environmental awareness. The intent of such education would be to help individuals become capable of responsible judgements about environmental issues which will have long-term applications. This study investigated those factors required to develop and implement an environmental education (EE) component in the Texas public school curriculum. Statutory decisions on curriculum planning with respect to EE, from federal to local governance units were reviewed. Survey methodology was used to determine the status of EE in Texas public schools. Results indicate that in Texas, programs have been implemented by placing selected environmental to pics in existing curriculum offerings. Assistance most needed is the identification of available materials, trained personnel, and clearly identified facilities and curricula. Moreover, the integration of EE must be supported by policy commitments from school system personnel who recognize EE as basic academic information. |
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| Item Description: | Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences." |
| Physical Description: | xii, 122 leaves ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-105). |