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ERIC Number: EJ835363
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Apr
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-0145
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Secondary School Teachers' Knowledge and Attitudes towards Renewable Energy Sources
Liarakou, Georgia; Gavrilakis, Costas; Flouri, Eleni
Journal of Science Education and Technology, v18 n2 p120-129 Apr 2009
Investigating knowledge, perceptions as well as attitudes of the public that concern various aspects of environmental issues is of high importance for Environmental Education. An integrated understanding of these parameters can properly support the planning of Environmental Education curriculum and relevant educational materials. In this survey we investigated knowledge and attitudes of secondary school teachers in Greece towards renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar energy systems. A questionnaire with both open and closed questions was used as the main methodological instrument. Findings revealed that although teachers were informed about renewable energy sources and well disposed towards these sources, they hardly expressed clear positions regarding several issues about wind and solar energy technologies and farms. Moreover such themes are limited integrated in teaching either as extra curricular educational programs or through the curriculum. These findings cannot confirm that teachers could influence students' opinions towards renewable energy systems. Thus, authorities should invest more in Environmental Education and relevant Teachers' Education.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Greece
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