Climate change education is increasingly seen as an essential part of schooling.
We found teachers are becoming the bearers of bad news in the classroom as'I wouldn't say I'm a scientist'
This means teachers of non-science subjects may feel out of their depth trying to teach it. A number of teachers expressed a lack of confidence speaking in depth about climate change. As one told us:But teachers who felt confident with the scientific"facts" of climate change, often felt less equipped to respond to student enquiries about social and emotional dimensions of climate change.
"I think the kids after a while get a little bit,"You're [a teacher] just a piece of the furniture," and they don't always switch on and listen to you."Teachers also talked about the challenge of finding materials that present the"right amount of information that will prompt action as opposed to feeling sad.
Another teacher spoke of the need to be sensitive when talking about looming environmental disasters.professional development
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