Assessing Environmental Literacy in a Nonformal Youth Program

• Published in: The Journal of environmental education Vol. 34; no. 4; pp. 26 - 28
• Main Authors: Culen, Gerald R., Mony, Preethi R. S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Madison Taylor & Francis Group 2003; Heldref Publications; Taylor & Francis Inc
• Subjects: Citizenship; Class Activities; Control Groups; Curriculum Development; Data Collection; Ecology; Environmental Education; environmental literacy; Florida; Followup Studies; Interrater Reliability; Learning Activities; Literacy; Measurement Techniques; Measures (Individuals); Middle Schools; Multiple Choice Tests; Performance Based Assessment; Program Evaluation; Reliability; responsible environmental behavior; State Agencies; Student Behavior; Student Evaluation; Teaching Methods; Youth Programs; Florida
• ISSN: 0095-8964; 1940-1892
• DOI: 10.1080/00958960309603484

This research study collected data on environmental literacy and was used among Florida 4-H youth participating in nonformal environmental education activities as part of their 4-H experience. Using "The Middle School Environmental Literacy Instrument," 4-H participants were tested on several variables, which appear to be important precursors to responsible environmental behavior. The examination of data related to these variables and the self-reported history of taking environmental action present a view of the effectiveness of this type of environmental education program in the development of environmentally responsible citizens.