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Exploring Climate Change Education : A Comparative Analysis of Ethiopian and English School Systems
Straube, Larissa (2024) Exploring Climate Change Education : A Comparative Analysis of Ethiopian and English School Systems.
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| Abstract: | Abstract This bachelor thesis analyzes the differing approaches to climate change education (CCE) in the United Kingdom and Ethiopia, examining how each country's educational system addresses the global challenge of climate change. By utilizing a comparative case study, this research analyzes secondary school curricula and policy documents to identify and compare the characteristics of CCE in both countries. The research is guided by two theoretical frameworks, the scientific perspective, focusing on vulnerability, adaptation, and mitigation, and the "good" climate change education framework, which includes cognitive, socio-emotional, action-oriented, and justice-focused dimensions. Findings reveal significant differences: the UK's CCE is heavily oriented towards mitigation and topics regarding action-oriented and socio-emotional dimensions. In contrast, Ethiopia's approach emphasizes vulnerability, mitigation, cognitive and action-oriented dimensions and integrates local environmental content, reflecting its higher climate vulnerability. However, both countries show a significant gap in justice-focused content in CCE. The study concludes that while both nations are committed to CCE, their educational strategies reflect their distinct vulnerabilities and responsibilities in the climate crisis. This analysis contributes to the broader dialogue on optimizing CCE to better prepare future generations for global and local climate challenges. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 88 social and public administration, 89 political science |
| Programme: | Management Society and Technology BSc (56654) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101710 |
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