| Stages | Major Variables | Minor Variables |
|---|---|---|
| A ‘Sensitivity’ Stage |
Awareness
and sensitivity to the social and natural environment
Exposure to natural, quiet, wild environment Frequent contact with community and outdoors Exposure to some social problems, environmental threats Role models within sensitive ethos Empathy with environment and other people’s needs. |
Knowledge
of ecology/community
Emotive reaction - ready to ‘do’ Attitudes towards pollution, noise, dangers, homelessness, vandalism |
| B ‘Ownership’ Stage |
In-depth
knowledge about issues
Issues are relevant, of personal concern Personal interest in issues, in quality of environment and lifestyles generally |
Knowledge
of the effects of behaviours - positive and negative
Personal commitment to resolving issue |
| C ‘Empowerment’ Stage |
Knowledge
of strategies for taking action upon an issue
Skills in using action strategies Confident in purpose Ready and willing to act |
In-depth knowledge about issues |
| RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR (Environment/Citizenship) | ||