Myths in and about Sustainability Education: A Scoping Review
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2024-09-27
Author(s)
Abstract
While vibrant research on educational myths (e.g., de Bruyckere et al., 2020) and sustainability education (e.g., Jones et al., 2010) exists in general, the field and phenomenon of myths in and about sustainability education (MYTHSE) remain untapped. Accordingly, this preregistered scoping review (PRISMA-ScR; Peters et al., 2021), aimed to map the existing research. Data was sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, and PsycINFO via search terms (app. 1) and eligibility criteria. Publications were screened in COVIDENCE. Data analysis entailed descriptive statistics, and content analysis for thematic assessment of relevant articles. Preliminary findings highlight gaps in literature directly addressing MYTHSE, with most studies focusing on general educational and psychological misconceptions. Few publications touch on adjacent concepts of sustainability and environmental education. This review, the first of its kind, points to research gaps and the necessity of a research agenda to further understand and demystify MYTHSE.
Language
English
Keywords
Sustainability Education
Scoping Review
Educational Myths
Myth
Misconception
Environmental Education
Sustainability
Learning
Instruction
Research Gap
State of the Art
Literature Review
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Event Title
Joint 2024 Conference of the EARLI Special Interest Groups (SIGs) 4 (Higher Education) and 17 (Methods in Learning Research) “Navigating the Changing Landscape: Embracing Innovation and Evidence in Higher Education”
Event Location
Utrecht, the Netherlands
Event Date
25th-27th September 2024
Division(s)
Contact Email Address
stefan.siegel@unisg.ch