Educational Intervention for Cultivating Environmental Awareness and Understanding of Climate Change in Preschool Children

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Published: Apr 3, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7545
Keywords:
climate change environmental education preschool education
Marianna-Sotiria Papanikolaou
Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GREECE
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4380-6138
Leonidas Gavrilas
Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GREECE
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3367-2439
Konstantinos Kotsis
Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GREECE
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1548-0134
Abstract

This research study explores preschool children's ability to understand climate change concepts after a two-month educational intervention that included activities focused on contemporary environmental issues. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews with 18 preschool students conducted before and after the implementation of the educational intervention. The results indicate that applying to a well-designed environmental education program is feasible even for students in this age group. Through this program, children can learn about environmental issues, such as climate change, and develop a positive attitude toward the environment.

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