Environmental Knowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-environmentally: Final Remarks

Maria Magdalena Isac, Wanda Saas, Andrés Sandoval-Hernández

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Abstract

This book leverages data from two major international large-scale assessments—the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019 and the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) 2016—to investigate the extent to which education for sustainable development learning outcomes, such as environmental knowledge and willingness to act pro-environmentally, are achieved and fostered in various educational systems. This concluding chapter highlights the most important findings from the empirical chapters, organizing the discussion around the three specific research questions that guided investigations. These include a focus on: (1) analyzing variations in environmental knowledge and willingness to act pro-environmentally across different countries; (2) exploring potential disparities among students within countries, particularly how various background characteristics shape potential inequalities in learning outcomes; and (3) assessing the implementation of educational opportunities for learning about environmental sustainability in lower-secondary schools, and exploring how these opportunities are associated with students’ learning outcomes. Moreover, the chapter includes a reflection on ways to further enhance the relevance of international large-scale assessments such as TIMSS and ICCS for understanding key education for sustainable development learning outcomes and processes.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKnowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-Environmentally
Subtitle of host publicationPerspectives from IEA TIMSS 2019 and ICCS 2016 Data
EditorsMaria Magdalena Isac, Andres Sandoval-Hernandez, Wanda Sass
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherSpringer
Chapter11
Pages167-178
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9783031760334
ISBN (Print)9783031760327, 9783031760358
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Jan 2025

Publication series

NameIEA Research for Education
PublisherSpringer
Volume16
ISSN (Print)2366-1631
ISSN (Electronic)2366-164X

Keywords

  • Education for sustainable development (ESD)
  • International civic and citizenship education study (ICCS)
  • Trends in international mathematics and science study (TIMSS)
  • Environmental knowledge
  • Willingness to act pro-environmentally

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