The impact of curriculum-based learning on environmental literacy and energy consumption with implications for policy

被引:31
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作者
Craig, Christopher A. [1 ]
Allen, Myria W. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Arkansas, Environm Dynam Dept, Fayetteville, AR 72201 USA
[2] Univ Arkansas, Dept Commun, Fayetteville, AR 72201 USA
关键词
Environmental literacy; Policy; Curriculum; Energy efficiency; Electricity; Education; EFFICIENCY; BEHAVIOR; SUSTAINABILITY; TEMPERATURE; PERCEPTIONS; KNOWLEDGE; IMPROVE; VALUES;
D O I
10.1016/j.jup.2015.06.011
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
Policy related to energy efficiency programs implemented by utility companies should be informed by an understanding of building occupant behavior change. This case study utilized a longitudinal design and mixed methodology to assess the effect of curriculum-based experiential learning on elementary school students' environmental literacy and energy-saving behaviors. We found that the students significantly improved their environmental literacy. Normalizing kWh consumption for weather, we observed a decrease in energy consumption of more than 15% in student homes and more than 30% at the focal school. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:41 / 49
页数:9
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