The infusion of Environmental Education (EE) in chemistry teaching and students’ awareness and attitudes towards environment in Malaysia

Recommendations

Based on the findings, researchers proposed qualitative study by interviewing teachers and students or making it as a case study. Study can also be conducted to all schools in Malaysia and involving other subjects other than chemistry. Future study should also consider other factors such as sosio-economy status, roles of media and geography. Other suggestion is to stakeholders to review the curriculum of EE to make it relevant for the 21^th century.

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