RT Journal Article
T1 Education for environmental sustainability component: innovative strategies for experiential learning in natural contexts
A1 Cano Ortiz, Ana
A1 Piñar-Fuentes, Jose Carlos
A1 Maria Musarella, Carmelo
A1 Peña Martínez, Juan
AB This article examines the role of biosphere reserves (BRs) in science education, with a particular focus on teaching for sustainable development. A case study conducted at the Complutense University of Madrid is presented, analyzing 36 of the 53 Spanish BRs to evaluate their conservation activities and educational uses. Using a pre-test–post-test experimental design and a specifically developed questionnaire, the impact of inquiry-based teaching was measured. The results reveal significant differences in students’ knowledge levels before and after the teaching, highlighting the effectiveness of informational and educational strategies in enhancing environmental awareness. The study underscores the relevance of BRs not only as conservation spaces but also as valuable educational resources for promoting environmental sustainability through education for sustainable development. It further emphasizes the importance of training future teachers in sustainable practices and employing teaching methodologies that integrate inquiry-based learning. Additionally, the role of BRs in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda is highlighted. The article concludes that BRs can serve as effective learning laboratories to foster greater environmental awareness and commitment to the environmental sustainability component among educators and their future students.
PB Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/121756
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/121756
LA eng
NO Cano-Ortiz, A., Piñar-Fuentes, J. C., Musarella, C. M., & Peña-Martínez, J. (2025). Education for Environmental Sustainability Component: Innovative Strategies for Experiential Learning in Natural Contexts. Education Sciences, 15(6), 697. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15060697
DS Docta Complutense
RD 27 jun 2025