Water education in school curricula: impact on children knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards water use

Water education in school curricula: impact on children knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards water use

At present, there are alarming reports raising serious concerns about water availability in many countries including Morocco. In this context of water scarcity and increasing water demand, education may play a crucial role in transforming values and habits that promote a sustainable management of th...

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Published in:International research in geographical and environmental education Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 178 - 193
Main Authors: Amahmid, Omar, El Guamri, Youssef, Yazidi, Mohamed, Razoki, Bouchra, Kaid Rassou, Khadija, Rakibi, Youness, Knini, Ghizlane, El Ouardi, Touria
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Routledge 03-07-2019
Subjects:
Attitude Change
Attitudes
Behavior Change
behaviour
children
curriculum
Curriculum Design
Elementary Secondary Education
Environmental Education
Foreign Countries
Geography Instruction
Instructional Innovation
Interdisciplinary Approach
Knowledge Level
Positive Attitudes
Science Instruction
Student Attitudes
Sustainability
Teaching Methods
Water
water education
Water Quality
Morocco
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Summary:At present, there are alarming reports raising serious concerns about water availability in many countries including Morocco. In this context of water scarcity and increasing water demand, education may play a crucial role in transforming values and habits that promote a sustainable management of the resource. Therefore water education topics should be incorporated in school curricula. The first objective of the present study was to explore the status of water education in Moroccan curricula designed for Primary and Lower Secondary School levels. The second objective consisted in assessing students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviour regarding water-related issues. The study results showed that water-related topics are incorporated in the curricula with multi and interdisciplinary approaches and the most involved are Sciences and Geography; however there is a lack of field and extracurricular activities. While students' attitudes towards water were positive, their daily water use habits did not match attitudes. To make curricula more effective in changing students' attitudes and behaviour regarding water use and conservation, water-topics should be taught in accessible ways using values-driven education and innovative methods, field trips and school life activities.
ISSN:1038-2046
1747-7611
DOI:10.1080/10382046.2018.1513446