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Opinions and Suggestions of Social Studies Teachers on Ecological Literacy / Ekolojik Okuryazarlığa Yönelik Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretmenlerinin Görüş ve Önerileri
Abstract
The increase in ecological problems day by day leads to irreparable dangers. This situation obliges people to live in harmony with other living things and the environment. It also increases the importance of ecology science. Therefore, ecological literacy is a qualified basis for the sustainable development of individuals. As a matter of fact, it is necessary to educate students with ecological awareness and environmentally sensitive behaviors. Social studies teachers have a central role for students to care about the sustainability of life and become responsible citizens. In this research, social studies teachers' views and awareness of ecological literacy are examined. 34 social studies teachers working in different provinces of Turkey participated in this research in which qualitative research method was used. Data was collected with a structured interview form consisting of open-ended questions prepared by the researcher. The data obtained in the research were analyzed by content analysis. It has been seen that the definitions of ecology, ecological literacy, the aims of ecological literacy and the characteristics of the ecologically literate individual are similar to the literature. In addition, the teachers emphasized that an active citizen is ecologically literate and that the social studies course is related to the science of ecology. Teachers expressed views on different principles, theories, strategies, methods, techniques and activities in the implementation of ecological literacy education. In addition, teachers drew attention to the difficulties that may be encountered before, during and after ecological literacy education.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Studies on Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
F. Betül Demir
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0000-0002-3573-6160
Türkiye
Publication Date
August 31, 2022
Submission Date
March 18, 2022
Acceptance Date
July 10, 2022
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 13 Number: 4
APA
Demir, F. B. (2022). Opinions and Suggestions of Social Studies Teachers on Ecological Literacy / Ekolojik Okuryazarlığa Yönelik Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretmenlerinin Görüş ve Önerileri. E-Uluslararası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 13(4), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.19160/e-ijer.1089887