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@article{182415,
        author = {Amrutha K.Vimal and Prof. Dr. Jaya Jaise},
        title = {Green Practices Among Prospective Teachers at Secondary Level: A Comparison Based on Educational Qualification},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2274-2278},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182415},
        abstract = {In today’s world, protecting and conserving the environment is essential to prevent a wide range of related problems. Green Practices among Prospective Teachers play a crucial role in fostering environmental awareness and sustainability in educational settings. Teachers are powerful influencers; their actions and attitudes can deeply impact student’s behaviours and values. The Prospective Teachers at the Secondary level engage in Green Practices such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and eco-friendly transportation they set an example of environmental responsibility, which can inspire students to adopt similar habits. The level of Educational Qualification among Prospective Teachers often correlates with their awareness, education, and motivation toward sustainability issues. Investigating the Green Practices of Prospective Secondary-Level Teachers, who play a crucial role in educating future generations, holds substantial significance for addressing environmental challenges. This research study attempted to compare the Green Practices of Prospective Teachers at Secondary Level Based on their Educational Qualifications in the current context. The research was conducted by using Descriptive Survey method. As a result, 208 Secondary Level Prospective Teachers in Ernakulam and Thrissur District in Kerala were selected as a sample for the current research. Self-constructed Rating Scale by the investigator is used as the Tool for the study. Using statistical approaches, data is gathered analysed, and interpreted. The findings of the study suggest that a significant proportion of Prospective Teachers at the Secondary Level had an average level of comprehension regarding Green Practices. The results also revealed that, there is a significant difference in Green Practices of Prospective Teachers based on their Educational Qualification. So, the Teacher Education Programme should develop a comprehensive framework for the design and implementation of Environmental Education associated with Sustainable Practices in to the Curriculum.},
        keywords = {Educational Qualifications, Green Practices, Prospective Teachers, Secondary Level.},
        month = {July},
        }