Uwakweh Evuleocha, Stephania

Publication Search Results

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1

Green English: An interdisciplinary approach to eco-conscientization
(2013) Uwakweh Evuleocha, Stephania; Román Pérez, Rosa I.; College of Arts and Sciences - Arts; Irizarry Rodríguez, José M.; Rivera Montijo, Myrna; Orama Meléndez, Rebeca; Carroll, Kevin S.; Department of English; Morales, Alfredo
With a focus on the pedagogical and transformative potentials of integrating Environmental Education into existing English as a Second Language (ESL) curriculum, this study offers theme-based lesson plans that promote environmental learning and awareness. This study seeks to explore ways in which eighth grade ESL classrooms can be transformative spaces for the construction of environmentally-sound praxis using the “Environment as an Integrated Context for Learning” model (EIC). For the purpose of needs assessment, a fifteen-item questionnaire was used to measure the environmental knowledge, attitudes and practices of a group of eighth graders from Southwestern Puerto Rico. The mixed results showed that while some students are knowledgeable about certain environmental themes, a significant number of students lack relevant knowledge of very basic environmental facts. Given that people tend to care for what they know about, a collection of ESL lesson plans with environmental content is recommended in a bid to encourage environmental learning, “conscientization”, responsibility and agency.