Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): Philosophy for Peace and Social Justice Education
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Education Teachers’ Perception of Effective Resources and Methodologies for Environmental Education for Sustainability

Alejandro Carbonell-Alcocer
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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Manuel Gertrudix
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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Published May 21, 2025

Keywords:

Education for sustainable development, Media literacy, Social justice, Social participation, Social welfare
How to Cite
Carbonell-Alcocer, A., & Gertrudix, M. (2025). Education Teachers’ Perception of Effective Resources and Methodologies for Environmental Education for Sustainability. Internacional Journal of Education for Social Justice, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.15366/riejs2025.14.1.008

Abstract

Climate change requires a systemic approach that involves all actors capable of intervening and promoting urgent action to reduce its consequences. Media literacy strategies that promote fair, critical and effective environmental education for sustainability can be implemented in schools. This research analyses teachers' perceptions of the characteristics of the application and effective use of tools, techniques, resources and methods aimed at increasing awareness, sensitivity and environmental literacy in relation to recycling and the circular economy. Using a questionnaire administered with LimeySurvey and validated by an expert judgement and a pilot test, 271 responses were collected from general education teachers in the Community of Madrid (error: ±5%; confidence level: 95%). The results evaluate the spaces, resources and strategies for teaching recycling and circular economy, taking into account the teachers' perceptions. The conclusion is that continuous training of teachers in active methodologies and in the use of pedagogical-communicative content related to recycling and circular economy is essential. It is recommended to develop activities aimed at the educational community around the centre, promote participatory methods and use the potential of digital resources to promote critical environmental literacy and education for sustainability.

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