Developing IEC Materials for Sustainability Education: Insights from Youth Environmental Awareness
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Developing Instructional Materials, Environmental Awareness, conservation, community, Environmental educationAbstract
Environmental awareness is considered a vital component in global efforts to address environmental challenges. The modern education system at all levels, including the K–12 curriculum of the Department of Education, is not yet fully integrated with environmental awareness initiatives, as the Environmental Awareness program has not been systematically introduced.As part of an educational resolution for environmental program awareness, this study aims to assess the level of Environmental Awareness among Senior High School Students of San Quintin National High School and recommendations for enhancing environmental awareness through Information Education and Communication Material. Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) tools such as posters, leaflets, and digital media designed to raise awareness and promote behavior change. The study utilized a descriptive quantitative survey research design to gather data among Senior High School students of SQNHS, Philippines. Questionnaires were validated and distributed through Google Forms. Analysis of data was done using simple functions in Microsoft Excel. The data gathered reveals that the SHS students of SQNHS demonstrate a high level of environmental awareness towards environmental issues, practices, and participation in environmental programs. However, despite of obtaining high level of awareness, some issues, practices and programs still needs to be addressed, particularly, knowledge on Agenda 21 of United Nations, use of solar energy as part of energy conservation, the reduction of detergent use, participation on tree planting activities and conducting environmental programs or seminar. Hence, this study recommends strengthening an educational platform by using Information, Education and communication materials that are accessible not only to the SQNHS but also to the community of San Quintin.
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