In the final interview the experimental and control groups differed significantly in interest in other forms of life, with the experimental group extending interest to emotional needs¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? Regarding the subcategory interest in other forms of life, the two groups differed significantly, not only quantitatively but also qualitatively. → Lithoxoidou 2017

Evidence¶

Lithoxoidou 2017¶

Lithoxoidou, L. S., Georgopoulos, A. D., Dimitriou, A. Th., & Xenitidou, S. Ch. (2017). “Trees have a soul too!” Developing Empathy and Environmental Values in Early Childhood. International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 5(1). https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1158501

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Comparison of experimental and control group responses in the final interview, illustrated in Table 4. The control group's interest concerned the proper functioning of the ecosystem and physical needs, while the experimental group's interest extended to the emotional needs of other beings.

"Especially in regard to the subcategory "interest in other forms of life" t he two groups differ significantly, not only quantitatively but also qualitatively."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Interest — outcome: instruction changes it
• Motivation — outcome: instruction changes it

Related Claims¶

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