Recent Master's Thesis Work in Environmental Education and Communications. Volume V.

Overview & Synopsis

Compiled are 52 abstracts of recent master's, doctoral, and major project research in environmental education and communications. Most of the citations included describe work completed in the 1981-82 academic year, although a few abstracts of earlier work have also been included. Abstracts are organized into seven topic areas: (1) site analysis -- descriptions and development plans for areas to be used for environmental education; (2) parks and camps and users/interpreters--studies dealing with park/camp programs, especially user characteristics and interpretive techniques; (3) media communications--examination of effectiveness of various media; (4) pupil-centered studies--research on attitude change, instructional effectiveness, and learning characteristics; (5) teacher-centered studies--research on teacher/interpreter training, attitudes and behavior; (6) citizen-centered studies--research on attitudes, values, and involvement of citizens in environmental problems; and (7) resources, administration, and others--research on environmental education policy, administration, and philosophy and studies not appropriate for other categories. Title, author, and institutional source for the entire thesis/dissertation collection are provided for each abstract. An alphabetical list by state (including Canada) of institutions offering graduate programs in environmental education and communications is also provided. (Author/JN)