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Re: Effectiveness of Environmental Education Programs
2011-06-26 13:01:12 UTC
I could not agree more with Mel's comment. I work for Cool the Earth (www.cooltheearth.org) which uses a child-driven model to inspire families to take simple, voluntary behavior modifying action at home to address climate change. George Mason University's Center of Excellence in Climate Change Communication Research has found this child-driven model to be one of the most effective methods to create positive environmental change.
Our own study conducted by a Stanford University senior research scientist to measure the impact and efficacy of the program confirmed that the CTE program: results in increased actions and new actions being taken by kids and their families and; the program gives parents a platform with which to talk about climate change with their kids and increases family dialogue about this important topic. Results from the study will be release this summer.
Tracey Diaz
COO
Cool the Earth
United States
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Re: Taking Action to Reduce Energy Use
2011-02-15 11:49:30 UTC
Cool the Earth, has had great success in changing energy-related behaviors using a child-driven model. Our program, developed for K-8 schools, educates students about climate change and provides the tools and inspiration for they and, more importantly, their families to take action. The program is offered free to schools and is run by a parent or teacher volunteer within the school community.
In the spring of 2010, Cool the Earth collaborated with behavior change researcher, June Flora, Ph.D., senior research scientist, ARPAe Project Coordinator, at Stanford University to evaluate the impact and efficacy of the program. We're just completing the three-phase study but preliminary results, including the formative evaluation and process evaluation, affirmed the overall effectiveness of our child-driven model. The final results will be available in March.
Tracey Diaz
COO
Cool the Earth
United States
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