Using natural settings for environmental education: Perceived benefits and barriers

Journal of Environmental Education

Volumn 29, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 23-31

  Simmons, Deborah ^a  

^a NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84886812702     PISSN: 00958964     EISSN: 19401892     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00958969809599115     Document Type: Article

References (8)

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3. Simmons, D. (1993). Facilitating teachers' use of natural areas: Perceptions of environmental education opportunities. The Journal of Environmental Education, 24(3), 8-16.
4. Simmons, D. (1994a). Urban teachers' willingness to use natural areas for EE: The importance of preference and personal comfort level. Unpublished manuscript.
5. Simmons, D. (1994b). Where is EE taught? Urban teachers' experiences. In R. Mrack (Ed.), Pathways to partnerships: Coalitions for environo mental education, (pp. 123-129). Troy, OH: NAAEE.
6. Simmons, D., & Young, C. (1991). The role of training in teachers' participation in environmental education. In J. Baldwin (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1991 North American Association for Environmental Education Conference (pp. 180-185). Troy, OH: NAAEE.
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