A questionnaire-based study on the integration of ESD and environmental education in kindergartens and elementary schools, with emphasis on nature experiences.

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  • 幼小における自然体験を重視した環境教育とESDの推進に関する考察
  • 幼小における自然体験を重視した環境教育とESDの推進に関する考察 : 全国幼稚園・小学校への質問紙調査を通して
  • ヨウショウ ニ オケル シゼン タイケン オ ジュウシ シタ カンキョウ キョウイク ト ESD ノ スイシン ニ カンスル コウサツ : ゼンコク ヨウチエン ・ ショウガッコウ エ ノ シツモンシ チョウサ オ トオシテ
  • ―全国幼稚園・小学校への質問紙調査を通して―

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<p>If younger generations can be considered the future builders of a sustainable society, then it becomes an important factor to help them connect basic nature experiences during early childhood to the more formalized environmental education after they enter elementary school. On this premise, we found it necessary to examine the forms of nature activities taking place in kindergarten and evaluate them in the context of cooperative approaches between preschools and elementary schools. This paper is based on a survey conducted between October and November 2010, during which a total of 2000 questionnaires was sent to public and private kindergartens and elementary schools all over Japan. The main purpose of the questionnaire was to assess the general awareness of the term "ESD" as well as the amount of nature education in each facility, e.g. the usage of surrounding nature for play or educational activities, or whether biotopes were presently being used anywhere. Based on the findings, we discuss the role of environmental education in contributing to raising children capable of becoming creators of sustainable societies in the future.</p>

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