A scoping review and bibliometric analysis of educational research on water literacy and water education
Muhamad Imaduddin, Ingo Eilks
Abstract
This paper presents a scoping review of the international academic research literature on water literacy and water education, including its implementation in both formal and non-formal education. The review was conducted through various analyses to examine global trends using bibliometric analysis. Metadata from eight databases (Web of Science (WoS), Scopus, Dimensions, Lens, PubMed, ScienceDirect, ERIC, and Google Scholar) were integrated. The analysis of documents involves examining publication numbers, authors involved, publisher sources, and origin of publications. The research literature is categorized into surveys and interventions in water education. Surveys focus on water literacy, educational measurement, and educational development including teacher education. Analysis of interventions in water education identified learning activities and programs, educational media types, and suggested topics. From the review a framework for incorporating water education in science education through community-based experiential learning is derived. • Water literacy and water education in formal and non-formal settings. • A scoping review of water literacy and water education from eight major databases. • Global trends of water literacy and water education using bibliometric data. • Document analysis for water literacy and education on surveys and interventions. • A framework for integrating water education into science education.