Assessing ecological literacy among secondary school students in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorAthuman, Jamal Jumanne
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-04T06:12:03Z
dc.date.available2026-03-04T06:12:03Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionJournal article
dc.description.abstractThis 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.
dc.identifier.citationhttps://doi.org/10.29333/aquademia/16581
dc.identifier.issn2542-4874
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/20.500.14820/7350
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAQUADEMIA
dc.relation.ispartofseries9(2), ep25003
dc.subjectEcological literacy
dc.subjectEnvironmental education
dc.subjectEcological knowledge
dc.subjectClimate change biodiversity
dc.subjectEnvironmental perception
dc.subjectSustainable practices
dc.subjectEnvironmental experiences
dc.subjectEnvironmental attitudes
dc.titleAssessing ecological literacy among secondary school students in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania
dc.typeArticle

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