Political Discourses as A Resource for Climate Change Education: Promoting Critical Thinking by Closing the Gap between Science Education and Political Education

Article Education & Educational Research

Climate change education for transformation: exploring the affective and attitudinal dimensions of children's learning and action

Carlie D. Trott

Summary: The study found that a multi-site CCE program helped children develop stronger pro-environmental attitudes, deepen their respect for nature, and increase their sense of urgency towards climate action. Through youth-led climate action, children's negative emotions were mitigated, leading to positive impacts on their overall mental health.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH (2022)

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Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

The (Un)political Perspective on Climate Change in Education-A Systematic Review

Johanna Kranz et al.

Summary: Mitigating and adapting to climate change requires fundamental changes in societies, politics, and economies. Climate literacy programs in schools often overlook the political aspects of mitigation and adaptation, focusing more on individual actions. To enhance the effectiveness of climate education, it is crucial to incorporate discussions on public-sphere actions.

SUSTAINABILITY (2022)

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How Can Socio-scientific Issues Help Develop Critical Thinking in Chemistry Education? A Reflection on the Problem of Plastics

Maria del Mar Lopez-Fernandez et al.

Summary: This study investigates how critical thinking skills can be developed through chemistry education, focusing on addressing socio-scientific issues such as plastic pollution. It emphasizes the cultivation of students' understanding, analytical skills, decision-making abilities, and communication skills.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION (2022)

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Naturalizing Critical Thinking: Consequences for Education, Blueprint for Future Research in Cognitive Science

Elena Pasquinelli et al.

Summary: While critical thinking education is popular, there are still lacking two key conditions for success: a clear, specific, and operational definition, and a deeper understanding of the natural cognitive bases of critical thinking. A theoretical framework grounded on a cognitive approach has been proposed to identify specific mechanisms supporting critical thinking in early human development and to devise effective educational strategies utilizing these natural building blocks.

MIND BRAIN AND EDUCATION (2021)

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