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- ItemThe attitude of economics teachers towards environmental sustainability(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04) Green, Andrew Charles; Le Grange, Lesley; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Education. Curriculum Studies.ENGLISH SUMMARY : The focus of this survey research study is to measure the economics teachers’ attitude towards environmental sustainability. As researcher I want to measure the economics teachers’ attitude towards environmental sustainability. The literature shows that the economics teachers’ role should not be underestimated because teachers can play a major role in shaping the attitudes of learners’ positively towards the environment. Teachers have the capacity to influence learners’ attitudes towards environmental sustainability but that would only be possible if they themselves have positive attitudes towards the environment/environmental sustainability. Participants: The participants in the study are Grade 10-12 economics teachers in the eight education districts who fall under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department in the Western Cape Province. Four districts are classified as urban region while four districts are classified as rural region. The questionnaires were disseminated to the Grade 10-12 economics teachers at an annual mandatory subject meeting. The teachers were requested to voluntarily complete the questionnaires at the meeting venue and the completed questionnaires were collected by the economics subject advisors of the respective education districts. Dimensions: In the literature the researcher focuses on five dimensions of environmental sustainability, namely biophysical, economic, political, social and education. Through the literature review, the researcher examines each dimension in detail, showing the impact each one has on environmental sustainability. Data collection: This survey research study is guided by a hypothesis and six Null hypotheses. The quantitative method of collecting data was used. A 5-scale Likert scale questionnaire was developed to gather data from the participants. The questionnaire is divided into five sections with five questions each that test the economics teachers’ attitude towards environmental sustainability. Results: The study finds that economics teachers have a positive attitude towards environmental sustainability. The study finds that Null hypotheses 1, 4, 5 and 6 cannot be rejected for biophysical, economic, political, social and education dimensions. The study finds that Null hypothesis 2 cannot be rejected for the economic, political and education dimensions and Null hypothesis 3 cannot be rejected for the political dimension. Null hypothesis 2 is rejected for the biophysical and social dimensions and Null hypothesis 3 is rejected for the biophysical, economic, social and education dimensions.