Table I.

The key learning outcomes suggested by all the stakeholder groups with the number (%) of individual stakeholders’ support

CategoryKey education outcomesDES (N = 3) (%)EDU (N = 3) (%)ENV (N = 7) (%)NENV (N = 8) (%)
Knowledge (cognitive)Understand what is meant by sustainability0 (0)0 (0)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Understand what ecology is1 (33.3)1 (33.3)6 (85.7)2 (25.0)
Understand what biodiversity is2 (66.7)1 (33.3)3 (42.9)2 (25.0)
Understand what the importance of biodiversity is0 (0)1 (33.3)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Understand how to maintain/enhance biodiversity0 (0)1 (33.3)1 (14.3)1 (12.5)
Understand what kind of organisms (biodiversity) live in the Institute0 (0)0 (0)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Understand underlying concepts of the technology introduced in the ecogarden2 (66.7)1 (33.3)0 (0)1 (12.5)
Understand what the problem of using fossil fuels is and why we should introduce renewable energy2 (66.7)0 (0)3 (42.9)5 (62.5)
Understand how to carry out organic farming0 (0)1 (33.3)3 (42.9)1 (12.5)
Understand what pollution is0 (0)0 (0)0 (0)1 (12.5)
Understand how to run an ecogarden0 (0)1 (33.3)0 (0)0 (0)
Skill (psychomotor)Be able to critically think of the dilemma between development and conservation0 (0)1 (33.3)0 (0)0 (0)
Be able to observe the natural environment in detail0 (0)1 (33.3)0 (0)0 (0)
Be able to adopt scientific inquiry0 (0)0 (0)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Be able to conduct scientific research0 (0)1 (33.3)0 (0)0 (0)
Be able to manage an ecogarden0 (0)2 (66.7)0 (0)0 (0)
Be able to practice aquaponics0 (0)1 (33.3)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Be able to practice organic farming0 (0)1 (33,3)2 (28.6)2 (25.0)
Be able to plant trees1 (33.3)0 (0)0 (0)0 (0)
Attitude (affective)Be aware of the interrelationship between mankind and the environment, and realize the intangible advantages offered by nature2 (66.7)2 (66.7)1 (14.3)2 (25.0)
Promote an appreciation of nature0 (0)2 (66.7)2 (28.6)2 (25.0)
Reflect on self-behavior regarding the environment0 (0)0 (0)3 (42.9)0 (0)
Enhance pro-environmental behavior2 (66.7)1 (33.3)2 (28.6)0 (0)
Promote a sense of responsibility for the environment0 (0)1 (33.3)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Obtain satisfaction from organic farming0 (0)0 (0)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Promote an appreciation for the efforts of farmers and thus treasure food0 (0)0 (0)0 (0)1 (12.5)
Promote an appreciation of the traditional technology and wisdom1 (33.3)0 (0)0 (0)0 (0)
Enjoy the learning process in the ecogarden0 (0)0 (0)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Arouse students’ interest in learning interdisciplinary knowledge0 (0)1 (33.3)1 (14.3)0 (0)
Acquire the value that one should practice what one preaches0 (0)1 (33.3)0 (0)0 (0)

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