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The Integration of Climate Change Education into Geography Education in Chinese Middle Schools

중국 중학교 지리교육에서 기후변화교육의 통합에 대한 연구

주이징1 · 이용균2

Zhu, Yijing1 · Lee, Yong Gyun2

1제1저자, 전남대학교 사회교육학과 석사졸업
2교신저자, 전남대학교 지리교육과 교수
1First Author, Graduate of Social Education, Chonnam National University
2Corresponding Author, Professor, Geography Education, Chonnam National University
30 November 2025. pp. 835-854
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Abstract
Education plays a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of climate change in China. Given the increasing impacts, integrating climate change education (CCE) into China’s middle school curricula is essential. Our research focused on analyzing CCE content in middle school geography textbooks and conducting surveys with both teachers and students. We found that while textbooks contain some climate-related content, it is not well-integrated or coherent. Additionally, many teachers lack practical experience in teaching CCE. The findings indicate that textbooks should integrate more dynamic visual materials and experiential learning activities, thereby extending beyond the mere transmission of factual knowledge. This study seeks to offer informed perspectives for policymakers and educators to enhance the implementation of CCE within middle school geography curricula.
Keywords
climate change
climate action
climate change education
geography education
Chinese middle school
교육은 중국이 직면한 기후변화 문제를 해결하고 대응하는 데 있어 중심적이고 결정적인 역할을 한다. 기후변화의 영향이 커짐에 따라 중국 중학교 교육과정에 기후변화교육을 통합하는 것이 필수적이다. 본 연구는 중학교 지리 교과서의 기후변화교육 내용을 분석하고, 교사와 학생들을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 연구 결과, 교과서에 일부 기후 관련 내용이 포함되어 있지만, 그 통합성과 일관성이 부족하다는 것을 발견할 수 있었다. 또한, 많은 교사들이 기후변화교육을 가르치는 데 있어 실제적인 경험이 부족한 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 발견은 교과서가 기본적인 지식 전달을 넘어, 보다 흥미로운 시각 자료와 실질적인 활동을 포함해야 함을 시사한다. 본 연구는 정책 입안자와 교육자들이 중학교 지리교육에서 기후변화교육을 더 효과적으로 구현할 수 있도록 통찰력을 제공한다.
키워드
기후변화
기후 행동
기후변화교육
지리교육
중국 중학교
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  • Publisher :The Korean Association of Regional Geographers
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국지역지리학회
  • Journal Title :REGION AND GEOGRAPHY
  • Journal Title(Ko) :지역과 지리
  • Volume : 31
  • No :4
  • Pages :835-854
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.26863/JKARG.2025.11.31.4.835
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