A Comparison of the Level of Awareness of Parents, Students and Primary Teachers on the Environmental Dimension of Sustainable Development

The purpose of this study was to identify the level of awareness among parents, students and teachers of secondary schools in Nahavand about the environmental aspects of sustainable development and their differences. The method of this study was mixed (qualitative and qualitative) and applied in terms of purpose. The research population consisted of parents (parents), students (girls and boys), sixth grade and elementary school teachers (male and female) elementary schools in Nahavand. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect the data. Using purposeful sampling, 6 teachers and 6 parents and 6 pupls (for interviews) were selected using random sampling method. According to the Cochran formula, 296 parents, 296 students and 107 teachers (for the questionnaire) as the sample group were chosen. The validity and reliability of this research tool were reviewed and verified. t-test and Pearson correlation and mean rating were used to analyze the data. The results showed that teachers 'awareness was more than parent and parents' awareness was higher than students, and there was a significant difference between parents, students and teachers regarding the level of environmental awareness. Teachers and parents were studied in terms of their teaching history, field of study, and educational level. In addition, the results showed that the environmental dimension in the elementary curriculum content has been underestimated from the viewpoint of teachers and students. The reason for teachers greater awareness of the environment and sustainable development was in- service training, education and more studying than other the groups.