The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools

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dc.contributor.advisorBallantyne, Royen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorJoyce, Jack Peteren_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2015-12-28T06:02:10Z
dc.date.available2015-12-28T06:02:10Z
dc.date.issued1991en_ZA
dc.descriptionBibliography: pages 196-203.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe need to establish teaching techniques for Environmental Education in the South African secondary school context was perceived. The simulation method was identified as one such technique which became the focus of this study, because it was believed by the researcher to be compatible with the aims and objectives of Environmental Education. A simulation activity aimed at Standard 9 pupils was devised (based on a particular environmental issue i.e. nuclear vs coal-powered electricity generation). To demonstrate that this activity could affect pupils' environmental knowledge, concepts, attitudes and behavioural intentions, a series of 3 questionnaires was designed to capture the results of the simulation activity. A pilot test was conducted using both the simulation activity and the questionnaires. The results of the pilot test were then analysed after which appropriate changes were made, particularly concerning ambiguity and design problems in the questionnaires. The revised simulation activity and questionnaires were then implemented in 8 Cape Education Department English-speaking secondary schools with a sample population of some 206 pupils. Results analysed from the 3 questionnaires indicated that statistically significant changes had occurred among the pupils. This confirmed that the simulation activity could be utilised as a means of teaching various aspects of environmental education. However, the research also showed that the simulation activity is a teaching technique which needs to be used in conjunction with other supportive methodologies.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationJoyce, J. P. (1991). <i>The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Environmental and Geographical Science. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15958en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationJoyce, Jack Peter. <i>"The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15958en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationJoyce, J. 1991. The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Joyce, Jack Peter AB - The need to establish teaching techniques for Environmental Education in the South African secondary school context was perceived. The simulation method was identified as one such technique which became the focus of this study, because it was believed by the researcher to be compatible with the aims and objectives of Environmental Education. A simulation activity aimed at Standard 9 pupils was devised (based on a particular environmental issue i.e. nuclear vs coal-powered electricity generation). To demonstrate that this activity could affect pupils' environmental knowledge, concepts, attitudes and behavioural intentions, a series of 3 questionnaires was designed to capture the results of the simulation activity. A pilot test was conducted using both the simulation activity and the questionnaires. The results of the pilot test were then analysed after which appropriate changes were made, particularly concerning ambiguity and design problems in the questionnaires. The revised simulation activity and questionnaires were then implemented in 8 Cape Education Department English-speaking secondary schools with a sample population of some 206 pupils. Results analysed from the 3 questionnaires indicated that statistically significant changes had occurred among the pupils. This confirmed that the simulation activity could be utilised as a means of teaching various aspects of environmental education. However, the research also showed that the simulation activity is a teaching technique which needs to be used in conjunction with other supportive methodologies. DA - 1991 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 1991 T1 - The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools TI - The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15958 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/15958
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationJoyce JP. The simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schools. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Science ,Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, 1991 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15958en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Environmental and Geographical Scienceen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Scienceen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherEnvironmental and Geographical Scienceen_ZA
dc.subject.otherEnvironmental Educationen_ZA
dc.subject.otheren_ZA
dc.titleThe simulation method : a teaching technique for environmental education in secondary schoolsen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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dc.type.qualificationnameMPhilen_ZA
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