An exploration of parents’ engagement with learning about climate change through science education: learnings for future practice
Nicola Broderick, Orla Kelly, Cliona Murphy, Karen Kerr &Joan Whelan
Environmental Education Research
Institute of Education
Abstract

Climate change education is crucial to addressing the climate crisis. Studies show that parents and guardians can play an important role in transmitting knowledge, competencies, and a pro-environmental orientation to their children. Whilst climate change education can span many disciplines, it has been effective within science education. In this paper we embrace evidence-based effective approaches to science education, with parents.