Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 環境教育研究所 === 101 === This study aims to look into the professional development of the alumni of the Graduate Institute of Environmental Education at National Taiwan Normal University since the institute’s establishment 19 years ago. By collecting and analyzing information on the professional development of the alumni, the challenges faced by the alumni in real work situations, the capabilities required in the practical fields of environmental education, as well as the views and suggestions of the alumni regarding their alma mater, this study hopes to shed light on the human resource development of environmental education.
This study designed a questionnaire. 137 questionnaires were sent out, with a valid response rate of 89.8% (123 out of 137).
In summary, findings are as follows:
1.A professional environmental educator serves to facilitate the sustainable development of environmental education. From the 101 responses of the alumni who have working experience in environmental education fields, three qualities emerged as indisputable: a. literacy in environmental concerns; b. ability to design environmental education lesson plans and facilitate integration into existing curriculum; and c. communication ability.
2.Challenges faced by practicing alumni include: a. most peers are untrained in environmental education; b. understaffed; and c. limited budgets.
3.The alumni suggested that the Graduate Institute should provide stronger guidance in terms of practical work, as well as interaction with other environmental groups.
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