Assessing ecological literacy among secondary school students in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania
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Date
2025
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AQUADEMIA
Abstract
This study assessed the ecological literacy among secondary school students in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania.
The study was conducted with a sample size of 396 secondary school students, consisting of both male and female
participants from different grade levels (form one to form four). Multiple data collection tools were utilized,
including an ecological literacy test, an environmental perception survey, and practical ecological exercises. The
findings indicated a relatively high overall ecological literacy level among the students, with an average score of
75% on the ecological literacy test. The scores ranged from 58% to 88%, demonstrating variability in students’
ecological knowledge, but the majority of students scored above the midpoint, showcasing a solid understanding
of ecological concepts. Additionally, the study revealed significant grade-level differences, with form four
students achieving the highest average score (80%), followed by form three (78%), form two (73%), and form one
(68%) students. Moreover, the study identified minimal gender differences, with both male and female students
exhibiting similar average scores on the ecological literacy test. The study’s findings underscore the effectiveness
of the current environmental education curriculum in Morogoro Municipality in promoting ecological knowledge
and fostering positive environmental attitudes among secondary school students.
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Ecological literacy, Environmental education, Ecological knowledge, Climate change biodiversity, Environmental perception, Sustainable practices, Environmental experiences, Environmental attitudes
Citation
https://doi.org/10.29333/aquademia/16581