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Teaching and Advocating Green Skills for Students as Social Agents: Sustainability Education Practices of Public-School Teachers at the Secondary Level Zabala, Arlene; Pecson, Ryan
Journal of Social Knowledge Education (JSKE) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): March
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Cendekia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jske.v7i2.2759

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The study explores how public secondary teachers teach and advocate green skills to students, highlighting the need to promote sustainable living and economies in the future. Methodology: Using the descriptive-survey design of quantitative research, eighty-six (86) teachers in public secondary schools in a province in the Philippines are surveyed using a questionnaire with a validity index of 0.98 (excellent) and a reliability index of 0.962 (excellent). The gathered data are then analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test. Main Findings: Public secondary school teachers emphasize immersive, participatory, and interdisciplinary learning when teaching green skills in their classroom practices, underscoring their importance as integral soci-environmental competencies. However, they still need to provide holistic, comprehensive support for developing these skills outside the classroom. To ensure a more thorough approach to fostering green skills in students, the curriculum can be enhanced to include sustainable development and environmental literacy, and teachers can get professional development to improve their ability to work with organizations and institutions. The study reveals a discrepancy between the actual teaching of green skills and their advocacy, calling for an intensive, sustainable approach to strengthening academic integration and sustainable community practice in green education. Novelty/Originality of this study: The study contributes to the body of knowledge by examining the extent to which teaching and advocating green skills can improve teacher professional development initiatives and partnerships for sustainable development, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practices.