How can we improve climate change education in schools? Start with the teachers

Jul 3, 2023

Climate change education should cover more than just the scientific aspects of climate change. in picture: school kids learn to sort plastic and green waste.

Climate education should cover more than just the scientific aspects. Image: Rawpixel

Russell Tytler

Professor of science education, Deakin University

Peter Freebody

Honorary Professorial Fellow School of Education, University of Wollongong

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