An analysis of the current state of climate change literacy: a case study of junior high school students
XIAO QUANSHENG 1, Narantsetseg Mukhtsetseg 2*
* Corresponding Author: Narantsetseg Mukhtsetseg
1Department of Educational Studies and Methodology, School of Educational Studies, Mongolian National University of Education, Mongolia, 864672911@qq.com,
2Department of Educational Studies and Methodology, School of Educational Studies, Mongolian National University of Education, Mongolia, munkhtsetseg.n@msue.edu.mn
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https://doi.org/10.53468/mifyr.2024.04.04.24
Abstract—In today’s rapidly changing climate, understanding climate change literacy is essential for students. This study assesses the current state of climate change literacy among junior high school students. A total of 2,323 second-grade students from eight cities in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region participated in the survey.The questionnaire, developed using the Sojump platform, was conducted electronically.Based on research indicators, students’ knowledge of climate change literacy was classified as follows: high (32%), above average (35.5%), below average (23.9%), and low (8.1%). The evaluation of skills, attitudes, and behaviors related to climate change literacy yielded scores of 3.49, 3.91, and 3.75, respectively, on a 5-point Likert scale. Although the overall literacy scores were above average, further efforts are needed to enhance students’ understanding of climate change concepts and implications.
Keywords—Climate change, Climate change literacy, Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes , Behaviors
Article History: Received 5 November 2024, Received in revised form 7 November 2024, Accepted 14 December 2024
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