Development of Activities for the Cultivation of Climate Literacy by Pre-service Teachers

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Published: Apr 3, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7752
Keywords:
climate change education climate change competencies climate literacy teacher education
Eleni Botzaki
University of Crete
Dimitris Stavrou
University of Crete
Abstract

The formation of climate-literate students depends on developing Climate Change (CC) competencies, which requires the use of modern teaching practices that encourage active student participation. Accordingly, the aim of this study is the preparation of teachers to develop CC teaching materials with a focus on fostering climate literacy. The study involved 19 pre-service primary education teachers who were introduced to key CC concepts and CC competencies. This paper will present preliminary findings from the design and development of activities by pre-service teachers aimed at cultivating CC competencies.

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