Climate Competence in the Education of Preschool and Early School Teachers
Climate Competence in the Education of Preschool and Early School Teachers

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to analyze how preschool and early school education students perceive their own preparation for implementing climate education and to identify areas of study that, according to the respondents, require in-depth study in their academic education. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem concerns declarative assessments of competences, educational experiences and development needs of female students in the field of climate education in working with children. The research is exploratory and contributory in nature and serves to preliminarily recognise the phenomenon and identify key areas requiring further analysis. The method used was an interview in the form of written answers to open-ended questions. The study covered 83 female students in 2024. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The data analysis process was based on the respondents' answers. The students' statements regarding the importance of climate education, their sense of preparedness for its implementation, as well as their knowledge, educational experiences and development needs in this area were analysed. RESEARCH RESULTS: The analysis of the responses indicates that female students attach significant importance to climate education and declare their readiness to address this issue in their future professional work, while recognising the limitations of their own substantive and methodological preparation and the need for more structured, practical support during their studies. CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND APPLICABLE VALUE OF RESEARCH: The results of the study indicate a need for deeper reflection on the inclusion of climate education in the training of future teachers. The findings can serve as a reference point for the design of study programmes and teaching activities that prepare students to address this issue in pre-school and early school education.

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