Keywords
Environmental training
Knowledge and attitudes
Environment-assistant project
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Abstract
One of the most important solutions of environment protection and support as well as prevention from its destruction and pollution is taking advantage of appropriate training programs and culture domination practices in this field. In this study, the effectiveness level of environmental training on environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were studied among the primary school students in the city of Behbahan. Statistical population in this research includes fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students in 11 schools in the city of Behbahan who received environmental trainings. Students were taught in three 45-min sessions by trained teachers. They were evaluated before and after the training. Obtained results in this study showed that a significant relationship exists between environmental knowledge promotion and attitude toward environment as well as environmental values and environmental behaviors of primary school students.
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