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

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Published: Apr 18, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.9884
Keywords:
climate change competencies climate change education climate literacy teacher education
Eleni Botzaki
University of Crete
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3586-8033
Dimitris Stavrou
University of Crete
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2813-0152
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 to explore how 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 presents preliminary findings from the design and development of activities by pre-service teachers aimed at cultivating climate literacy.

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