The Status of Geoethical Thinking in the Educational System of Greece: An Overview

Mosios, Spyros; Georgousis, Efthymios; Drinia, Hara

doi:10.3390/geosciences13020037

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“…Our review revealed a small but increasing volume of documents reflecting the emerging status and interest in geoethical education as a scientific discipline over the years. The records showed a multidisciplinary engagement with geoethics involving different fields, such as geoscience [7,143,145,148,149,159], sustainability [17,144,153,154], geoheritage [52,147,157], geoconservation [142,156], and geoeducation [141,146,[150][151][152]155,158] which is in line with the transdisciplinary nature of geoethics.…”

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“…Mosios et al [158] outlined the current state of geoethical thinking within the Greek educational system, highlighting its limited presence among the scientific and educational communities. They advocated for the integration of geoeducation and geoethics into school and university curricula, emphasizing the importance of fostering geoethical awareness at all levels of education in Greece.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…All records (n = 22) are centered on the educational spectrum, including formal [7,17,52,[141][142][143]145,146,[148][149][150][151][152][153][154][157][158][159], non-formal [144,145,150,155,156], and informal [52,142,147] contexts. These datasets have primarily focused on geoethics and geoenvironmental education.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This emphasis highlights the role of geoethics in shaping responsible practices and attitudes among students and professionals in geosciences [7,[141][142][143]145,146,[151][152][153]157,159]. Some records revealed the need for increased familiarity with geoethics concepts [7,52,144,158], which are seen as opportunities to integrate geoethics into formal education to increase ethical awareness [52,[141][142][143]148]. Several studies advocate the integration of geoethics into formal education curricula [7,146,149,150,152,153,158].…”

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“…Some records revealed the need for increased familiarity with geoethics concepts [7,52,144,158], which are seen as opportunities to integrate geoethics into formal education to increase ethical awareness [52,[141][142][143]148]. Several studies advocate the integration of geoethics into formal education curricula [7,146,149,150,152,153,158]. The incorporation of geoethical principles is essential for the development of responsible and geoethically aware citizens who can contribute to sustainable development and environmental protection [7,17,52,141,[143][144][145][146][147][148][149]153,154,156,158].…”

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Expanding Geoethics: Interrelations with Geoenvironmental Education and Sense of Place

Koupatsiaris,

Drinia

2024

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Human existence and progress hinge on sustainability and resilience, especially in the Anthropocene Era, where the diversity of nature plays a critical role. Central to this endeavor is the realm of geoethics, which not only reshapes the role of geosciences but also fosters the development of ethical behavior and practices in our interaction with the Earth. This paper presents a conceptual framework that integrates the seemingly disparate domains of geoethics, geoenvironmental education, and the sense of place. By conducting a systematic review using the keywords “Geoethics AND Education” and “Geoethics AND place” across global databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and JSTOR, up to October 2023, we seek to uncover evidence illuminating the potential connections between these concepts. Out of n = 98 records identified, n = 22 met the eligibility criteria for inclusion in our review. Our findings reveal a growing scientific interest in the spectrum of geoethics over the last decade, with diverse perspectives related to concerns about geoeducation. We propose that future research should focus on expanding the scope of geoethics across various disciplines, emphasizing the importance of human ethos, socio-eco responsibility, and ethical considerations in geological heritage and geoconservation management. Geoenvironmental education emerges as a crucial avenue for advancing geoethics, while the multifaceted outcome of the sense of place offers a promising pathway for standardizing and correlating these fields effectively.

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Section: Descriptive Analysis Of Existing Records In a Nutshellmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Summary Of Key Findings From This Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Summary Of Key Findings From This Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Summary Of Key Findings From This Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Position and Importance of Geology Education in the Schools

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ALTINSOY

2023

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Many countries are currently focusing on obtaining financial income through the use of underground resources and promoting awareness of natural hazards. However, geology education, including these issues, is often limited to superficial coverage under geography courses in countries like Greece, China, Indonesia, and Slovenia. In contrast, some countries like Portugal struggles to engage students in their secondary school geology curriculum. While some consider that geology education is too complex for primary and secondary school students, there is evidence that new technologies, such as VR and gaming, can facilitate geology education. This review article aims to clarify the importance of geology education in schools, discussing its scope and the different approaches taken in various countries. Ultimately, the article explores the position and importance of geology education for primary and secondary school students based on existing literature.

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GEOAM: A Holistic Assessment Tool for Unveiling the Geoeducational Potential of Geosites

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2023

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A new assessment method named GEOAM (geoeducational assessment method), that will be a useful tool for highlighting the geoeducational and geoethical value of a geosite, is proposed. This method takes into account, initially, 11 criteria, which are grouped into 8 categories. Each criterion addresses a different aspect of the geosite’s potential for promoting sustainable development, environmental management, and education. A simplified scoring system using a scale of 1–5 is used, where each criterion is scored based on the degree to which it is presented or implemented. The method was piloted in eight geotopes of the Kalymnos Island and five geotopes of the Nisyros Island, in the SE Aegean Sea, Greece. The implementation of this assessment method highlighted the geoeducational value of these geosites. Based on the criteria and subcriteria incorporated in GEOAM, this paper discusses GEOAM’s potential to promote sustainable development and rational environmental management by directing educators and stakeholders toward actions that conserve and protect geoheritage for future generations, while also contributing to the economic, social, and cultural development of the surrounding communities. By quantifying the geoeducational potential of geosites and integrating essential concepts such as geoconservation and geoethics, the implementation of this new assessment method can benefit the educational community, tourism industry, and environmental conservation efforts.

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The Status of Geoethical Thinking in the Educational System of Greece: An Overview

Cited by 8 publications

References 24 publications

Expanding Geoethics: Interrelations with Geoenvironmental Education and Sense of Place

Expanding Geoethics: Interrelations with Geoenvironmental Education and Sense of Place

The Position and Importance of Geology Education in the Schools

GEOAM: A Holistic Assessment Tool for Unveiling the Geoeducational Potential of Geosites

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