Read what research reveals about the IEEIA instructional model.

Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions and many of the CISDE publications utilize an instructional model with an extensive research history. Use the links below to access PDF files of research reports.

 

• Research Reports

Research on Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions:
1979 - 2000

The studies described in this paper comprise a corner of the research which focuses squarely on issue oriented citizenship decision-making, specifically in relation to classroom strategies designed to permit students to think through issues and actions. All studies included as the experimental treatment, Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions, or a topical treatment of that approach. The studies were all conducted in formal class-room situations at a variety of grade levels and in a variety of settings. The paper begins with a brief description of each study. This is followed by a chart which summarizes the findings of these studies follows and a general discussion of the instructional impacts of the IEEIA approach on citizenship behavior and academic achievement.

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The Effects of an Environmental Education Program on Students, Parents,
and Community

This study evaluated the overall impact of an environmental education program on students, parents, and the community. The program, in place for 5 years in 5th and 6th grade classes, was designed to help learners take an in-depth look at environmental issues in their community, make data-based but reflective decisions about those issues, and participate in resolving those issues. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies were employed (including student, parent, school personnel, and community mem-ber interviews). The authors discuss programmatic connections to students' critical thinking, environmental literacy, and participation in the community; reading, writ-ing, and speaking skills; student and teacher characteristics; and parent and com-munity viewpoints.

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