Abstract
The purpose of the study is to investigate about the perceptions of pre-service school teachers about
environmental education in Lahore. In this study mixed method approach was used. A survey was
conducted in which two hundred and fifty pre-service teachers were randomly selected and evaluated by
survey instrument named as “Perceptions of Pre-service Teachers about Environmental
Education”(PSTEE) questionnaire. In addition ten pre-service teachers were also interviewed to further
consolidate the results. Perceptions revolved around four categories. These perceptions were calculated by
inferring frequencies, percentages and graphs of the questionnaires and transcripts of interviews. On the
basis of the results of this research, it can be concluded that pre-service teachers agree that environmental
education is quite important and it is a need of our present society. Environmental education should be
included in the curriculum of our educational institutions. Teacher training programs should be
introduced, properly developed and implemented. It is essential that pre-service teachers should advance
their environmental knowledge and awareness in order to mold society for excellence
Saira Taj, Shandana Ahmed. (2015) Perceptions of Pre-service School Teachers about Environmental Education, Journal of Arts and Social sciences, Volume 2, Issue 1.
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