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How Beliefs Differ by Education Levels in India
Provided by: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
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Synopsis
- This article from Yale Program on Climate Change Communication illustrates the connection between education levels and knowledge about climate change in India.
- The article concludes by explaining how these differences should be considered when developing communication strategies to inform others about climate change.
Subjects: Civics
Authors: Jazmin Morris, Matthew Goldberg, Laura Thomas-Walters, Jagadish Thaker, Emily Goddard, Jennifer Carman, Mallika Talwar, Marija Verner, Seth Rosenthal and Anthony Leiserowitz
Region: Asia
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Both text and visual aids work together to facilitate understanding.
- This is a brief article that can be read and discussed within a short class period.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand climate change.
- Teachers may need to define the term literate.
Differentiation & Implementation
- After reading the article, students can discuss why education level would influence climate change beliefs and make connections to how they have learned about climate change.
- Students can design a climate change communication campaign for India that uses the data to inform the strategy.
- Students can check out the similar resource, Climate Change in the American Mind: Fall 2024, to understand American beliefs about climate change.
- Have students research and discuss how this information is related to the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically with gender equality and access to education topics.
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About the Partner Provider
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication conducts scientific research on public opinion and behavior. They also engage the public in climate change science and solutions, in partnerships with governments, media, companies, and civil society.
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