체계적 문헌고찰을 통한 사회과 환경교육 연구 동향 분석 = An Analysis of Research Trends on Environmental Education in Social Studies through a Systemic Literature Review

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This study aims to analyze research trends in environmental education within social studies and propose future research directions. Using a systematic literature review, data were collected, and research trends were examined based on time period, purpose, methods, school levels, and ecological perspectives. The analysis yields the following results: First, research on environmental education in social studies began in the 1970s, with the most publications appearing in 2010s. Second, more than half of the research focused on developing teaching-learning methods within social studies. Third, theoretical studies was the most frequently used. Fourth, in terms of school levels, research focusing on elementary education had the highest proportion. Fifth, after 2010, there was an increase in studies emphasizing ecological perspectives. As the first attempt to examine trends in environmental education research in social studies, the study suggests future directions such as the leading role of social studies in environmental education, conducting status surveys, diversifying research methods, and paying additional attention to secondary education.