Projects

Ongoing
Ongoing Projects
MAR 2021 – PRESENT

Learning about the environment: Understanding development of interest and knowledge through immersive informal learning experiences

Team Members

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

A/P Tan Aik Ling NIE

CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS

Dr Tricia Seow NIE
Dr Theresa Su NUS

COLLABORATORS

Dr Adeline Yong MOE
Ms Tay Wee Beng MOE
Mr Josef Tan MOE

Funding Agency

NIE Education Research Funding Programme

Project Description

This research aims to understand the development of interest and knowledge towards the environment as measured by the outcome measures of enjoyment of nature, ecocentric concerns, motivation for conservation, perspective of utilisation of nature and knowledge related to interconnectedness of plants and animals (see Milfort & Duckitt, 2010). The theory of interest development is translated into tangible methods to enable students in Singapore to develop pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours, and consequently raise informed citizens with a sense of stewardship and sustainable living habits.