DOI: 10.11648/j.edu.20261504.13 ISSN: 2327-2619

The Role of Secondary School Education in Promoting Environmental Literacy and Sustainable Behavior Among Students in Chattogram, Bangladesh

Golam Mohiuddin, Kazal Nath, Jukta Chakma
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Environmental education at the secondary school level is crucial for developing environmentally conscious citizens. This study examines how secondary school education shapes students' environmental attitudes and environmentally friendly behaviors in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A quantitative survey method was used with four research questions (1. What is the level of environmental knowledge among secondary school students? 2. What are the attitudes of secondary school students toward environmental protection? 3. To what extent do secondary school students practice sustainable behavior in their daily lives? 4. How does the school contribute to promoting students’ environmental literacy and sustainable behavior through textbooks, curriculum, teacher support and school activities?) of 130 respondents. Students' environmental knowledge, attitude, environmentally friendly behavior, and perceived support from the school were assessed. The results showed that students had high levels of environmental awareness and positive attitudes toward conservation. However, students engaged in eco-friendly behaviors at a moderate level, indicating a significant gap between knowledge and practice. While schools are seen as strong enablers in providing access to and encouragement of environmental content, current educational systems appear to be more effective in raising awareness than in promoting habitual environmentally friendly behavior. The study concludes that a shift towards experiential, participatory, and action-oriented learning is essential to transform environmental literacy among young students into actual environmentally friendly behavior.

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