Learning about the types of plastic wastes: effectiveness of inquiry learning strategies |
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| Authors: | Wing-Mui Winnie So Nga-Yee Irene Cheng Cheuk-Fai Chow Ying Zhan |
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| Institution: | Centre for Education in Environmental Sustainability and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, NT, Hong Kong |
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| Abstract: | This study aims to examine the impacts of the inquiry learning strategies employed in a ‘Plastic Education Project’ on primary students' knowledge, beliefs and intended behaviour in Hong Kong. Student questionnaires and a test on plastic types were adopted for data collection. Results reveal that the inquiry learning strategies significantly improved students' knowledge of the types of plastic wastes and their corresponding beliefs. However, the strategies seemed not to change students' intended behaviour regarding plastic waste classification and management. The implications of the study for further learning and teaching in environmental education are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | types of plastics inquiry learning strategies primary school environmental sustainability |
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