Teachers as Change Agents: Pedagogical Competencies for Environmental Awareness
Keywords:
Pedagogical competence; Teachers as change agents; Environmental awareness; Environmental educationAbstract
This study examines the role of teachers as change agents in fostering environmental awareness through pedagogical competencies. Grounded in contemporary perspectives on environmental education, the research investigates how instructional design, learning strategies, assessment practices, and reflective teaching contribute to the development of students’ environmental awareness. Employing a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to secondary school teachers, while qualitative insights were obtained from in-depth interviews and classroom observations. The findings indicate that teachers with strong pedagogical competencies are more effective in integrating environmental values into daily learning activities and promoting pro-environmental attitudes among students. Interactive, learner-centered, and context-based pedagogical practices were found to significantly enhance students’ environmental awareness. The study highlights the importance of continuous professional development and institutional support in strengthening teachers’ pedagogical capacities for environmental education. These results contribute to the growing body of literature on education for sustainable development by emphasizing the strategic role of teachers in shaping environmentally responsible future generations.
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