Journal of Education, Society & Multiculturalism (Jun 2024)

Teachers’ attitudes towards the implementation and involvement in GREEN activities at pre-school level

  • Constantin Florina-Veronica,
  • Oprea Teodora-Maria,
  • Opricescu Carmen,
  • Ștefan Ileana,
  • Vechiu Teodora-Marilena

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/jesm-2024-0011
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 164 – 184

Abstract

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Pre-school education is a crucial time in the formation of children’s individual personalities and values. In the context of growing concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, integrating GREEN education into the pre-school system is becoming an essential choice for preparing new generations for global environmental challenges. In this sense, the proposed research focuses on teachers’ attitudes towards the implementation and involvement in GREEN activities at pre-school level. A key aspect of this research is to identify the underlying motivations behind the adoption of GREEN education in pre-school settings. Exploring these reasons will shed light not only on the theoretical and normative aspects that support the need for GREEN education, but also on the practical aspects related to the benefits observed in children’s development in terms of environmental awareness, social responsibility and the formation of sustainable behaviours.The research will also focus on the level of teachers’ interest in the application of GREEN education in the preschool learning process. Assessing this aspect will contribute to understanding the degree of teachers’ receptiveness and willingness to integrate specific GREEN education themes and activities into the curriculum.The research will also explore ways of implementing GREEN education in the pre-school environment, highlighting effective practices and obstacles encountered by teachers in the process. This approach will provide useful information for the development of educational strategies and resources to facilitate the effective integration of GREEN themes into pre-school curricula.

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