Eco Literacy and Ecological Aptitude Among School Students in India

The aim of this study was to understand how primary and secondary school students perceive ecological thinking, consciousness, and sustainability, and to determine the impact of an Eco literacy program on ecological intelligence. The researchers used a pretest posttest quasi-experimental design, selecting 360 students from two city schools using purposive sampling. The participants were evenly divided between boys and girls in both primary and secondary classes. The students were given a questionnaire that assessed their ecological aptitude. The results showed that secondary school students, both boys and girls, had higher scores in ecological aptitude compared to primary school students. This suggests that overall awareness of ecological issues was higher among secondary school students. The findings have important implications for nurturing Eco literacy among primary and secondary school students. By implementing an Eco literacy program, educators can help students develop knowledge and awareness of ecological issues, as well as the skills needed to address them. This can contribute to the formation of an environmentally conscious generation that understands the importance of sustainability.