The Extent of Including Environmental Education in Action Pack Series from Five to Seven

Abstract

This study aims to explore the potential of including the main environmental education themes accredited by the researchers in EFL Jordanian materials. To achieve the aim of the study, the textbooks being taught for the fifth, sixth and seventh grades were selected. As a qualitative inquiry technique, content analysis was used. Three main categories of environmental education (knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors) and their sub-categories were determined. It was found that the most cited environmental education category was knowledge. Others were relatively less emphasized. Results showed that Action Pack textbooks under analysis have the potential to support the development of environmental education. Enhancing the inclusion of the fields of attitudes and behavior in the Jordanian English language curricula (Action Pack). In addition, including the main environmental education themes in other textbooks because of their role in enhancing students’ environmental knowledge and building their behavior to be consciously responsible citizens in the future.

Keywords

• Environmental education, action pack series, English language, Jordan