Authors : Junar R. Lapas

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUL1382

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Abstract : This study investigated the relationship between environmental literacy and academic performance among Grade 5 learners. Employing a descriptive correlational research design, the research aimed to determine the extent of environmental literacy in five dimensions: knowledge of environmental concepts, awareness of environmental issues, attitudes towards the environment, environmental behavior, and civic engagement. Additionally, it assessed the academic performance of learners in Health, Science, and Araling Panlipunan. The study involved purposive sampling of Grade 5 students from Paquibato District, with data collected through adapted questionnaires. The findings revealed that environmental literacy, particularly in knowledge of environmental concepts, attitudes towards the environment, and environmental behavior, significantly affects academic performance. A high degree of relationship was observed between overall environmental literacy and academic performance, indicating that enhanced environmental literacy correlates with better academic outcomes. The study emphasized the importance of integrating environmental education across various subjects and levels, highlighting its role not only in fostering environmental awareness and responsibility but also in enhancing academic achievement. These insights are crucial for educational stakeholders in formulating strategies to incorporate environmental literacy effectively in the curriculum.

Keywords : Environmental Literacy, Academic Performance, Grade 5 Learners, Descriptive Correlational Research, Environmental Education

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