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A New Approach to Disaster Resilience and Climate Change Education

Research Project

Project/Area Number 23K12767
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Review Section Basic Section 09040:Education on school subjects and primary/secondary education-related
Research InstitutionKyoto University

Principal Investigator

BAARS ROGER  京都大学, 地球環境学堂, 講師 (80824094)

Project Period (FY) 2023-04-01 – 2027-03-31
Project Status Granted (Fiscal Year 2023)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,550,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,050,000)
Fiscal Year 2026: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Fiscal Year 2025: ¥1,040,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥240,000)
Fiscal Year 2024: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000)
KeywordsClimate Change / Disaster Resilience / Transformative Education / Disaster Preparedness / Climate Change Education / Uncertain Futures
Outline of Research at the Start

The project focuses on formal (secondary) education in Japan, Germany and Australia. Through the synthesis of ‘what works best’ in each country, a more robust and effective ‘best-practice’ strategy will be developed to create an effective CCE-DRE educational approach.

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

During the first phase of the project, a qualitative review (discourse analysis) of Climate Change Education (CCE) and Disaster Resilience Education (DRE) policies, materials, and curricula was conducted. However, there were unexpected challenges and barriers to this review. It proved more time-consuming, and was in some instances impossible, to obtain the relevant documents. Particular teaching materials and curricula are often not freely accessible. Hence, during the first phase of the project, only an incomplete representation of CCE and DRE documents has been achieved.

Current Status of Research Progress
Current Status of Research Progress

3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed.

Reason

The two main objectives for the first research phase were to identify partner schools that allow for teaching practice observations and other research activities during the following research phases, and to synthesize the main discourses in Climate Change Education (CCE) and Disaster Resilience Education (DRE) based on available documents (e.g., teaching materials, curricula and policies). Unfortunately, these targets were not met completely and only an incomplete evaluation took place. Main challenges were a lack of access to documents and the reluctance of many schools to partake in this project.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

The second research phase will focus on the remaining task that could not be completed in phase 1 (e.g. partner schools and document access). A critical analysis of strengths and weaknesses evident in current CCE and DRE approaches will be conducted. Furthermore, expert discussions and teacher consultations are envisioned to take place in this second phase.

Report

(1 results)
  • 2023 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (4 results)

All 2024 2023

All Presentation (4 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 4 results)

  • [Presentation] Climate Change Education: Bringing it Back to the People2024

    • Author(s)
      Takinana, Anuantaeka & Baars, Roger C.
    • Organizer
      Southeast Asian Conference on Education
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The Art of Shouting Quietly: Youth Climate Activism in Japan2024

    • Author(s)
      Baars, Roger C.
    • Organizer
      Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability Conference
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] The Importance of Practical Field-Based Experience on the Knowledge and Skills of Teachers and School Staff in Disaster Risk Management2023

    • Author(s)
      Maya, Asmae & Baars, Roger C.
    • Organizer
      iREC Conference
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Educating for the Uncertain: Current Challenges in Climate Change Education2023

    • Author(s)
      Baars, Roger C.
    • Organizer
      Institute of Australian Geographers Conference
    • Related Report
      2023 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research

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Published: 2023-04-13   Modified: 2024-12-25  

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