Environmental literacy levels and environmental pollution among senior high school students

Abstract

Environmental literacy plays a crucial role in shaping the attitudes, knowledge, and behaviours of individuals towards environmental issues, including pollution. This study assesses the environmental literacy levels of students of the UM Panabo College (UMPC) Senior High School (SHS) and examines their awareness and understanding of environmental pollution. The research employs a quantitative approach, using a survey questionnaire administered to a sample of UMPC SHS students. The questionnaire assesses various dimensions of environmental literacy, including knowledge of ecological concepts, understanding of environmental challenges, and willingness to take environmentally responsible actions, and explores students’ perceptions of environmental pollution, its causes, and potential mitigation strategies. The study highlights the importance of enhancing environmental literacy among UMPC SHS students to promote sustainable practices and address environmental challenges, particularly pollution. The findings can guide educational institutions in designing effective environmental education programmes that foster knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours conducive to environmental stewardship, and can inform policymakers and curriculum developers in integrating comprehensive environmental education into the formal education system.