Trends of Nature Education Studies in China: A Scholarly Review

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Abstract

What research has been conducted to address the growing interest in nature education in China? This review explored the current trends of nature education studies in China. We adopted the traditional narrative literature review approach to examine 92 articles relevant to nature education in China, published in both English and Chinese over the last 20 years. We categorized them into three themes: theoretical articles, empirical studies, and practical articles. The study sheds light on future research directions: (1) exploring Chinese theories and traditional cultures, (2) developing innovative interventions and measuring nature education outcomes, and (3) connecting research to practice to enhance the field of nature education in China.

Authors

• Yun Wen Chan, Texas State University

• Yu-Chi Tseng, National Taiwan Normal University

• Yue Li, University of Florida