Title: Evaluation of Environmental Education Curricula Integration and its Impact on Student Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices: A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Burao District, Somalia.
Authors: Abdirashid Mohamed Abokor
Aden Abdi Ali
Volume: 10
Issue: 8
Pages: 84-88
Publication Date: 2026/08/28
Abstract:
Environmental education (EE) is a vital tool for fostering sustainability among youth, yet its implementation in post-conflict regions like Somalia remains under-researched. This study evaluates the effectiveness of EE programs on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of secondary school students in Burao District. Using a cross-sectional survey design, the study sampled 279 students and staff from one private and one public secondary school using Taro Yamane's formula. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed using SPSS V26.0 and content analysis. The results indicate that while students demonstrate a high level of environmental awareness (44.2% strongly agree) and a belief in individual impact (48.3%), there is significant variability in how EE is integrated across subjects. Biology (24%) and Geography (20.2%) lead in coverage, while Social Studies (6.6%) and Physics (9.1%) offer minimal integration. Chi-Square analysis confirmed significant positive relationships between knowledge, attitudes, and practices (p < 0.05). However, a gap exists in active engagement, with only 21.5% of students strongly agreeing that they participate in environmental clubs. The study concludes that for EE to be effective, Somalia must move toward a standardized, interdisciplinary framework that emphasizes ethics and actionable policy.