Research Article

Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education

Volume: 15 Number: 3 December 28, 2024
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Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education

Abstract

Environmental challenges, such as pollution and global warming, present significant threats to all living organisms, with humans being both the primary cause and main victims. Education plays a crucial role in fostering ecological literacy, which is essential for addressing these challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of ecological literacy and environmental attitudes among preservice teachers across different academic disciplines. The study was conducted using two different scales. The results revealed that both gender and grade level had a statistically significant impact on ecological literacy and environmental attitudes. Specifically, female preservice teachers and those in higher grades showed higher levels of ecological literacy and more positive environmental attitudes compared to their male counterparts and those in lower grades. However, no significant differences were found regarding the participants' departments and ages. The findings highlight the importance of educational implementations in enhancing ecological literacy and environmental attitudes among preservice teachers. It is strongly recommended that all preservice teachers, regardless of their academic discipline, receive comprehensive education on environmental issues, enabling them to effectively incorporate these topics into their future teaching and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Development of Environmental Education and Programs

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 28, 2024

Publication Date

December 28, 2024

Submission Date

November 13, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 28, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 15 Number: 3

APA
Kuzu, E., Karaoğlu, M., & Türemiş, N. (2024). Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 15(3), 3502-3518. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1585039
AMA
1.Kuzu E, Karaoğlu M, Türemiş N. Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education. WAJES. 2024;15(3):3502-3518. doi:10.51460/baebd.1585039
Chicago
Kuzu, Esat, Mert Karaoğlu, and Nurettin Türemiş. 2024. “Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 15 (3): 3502-18. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1585039.
EndNote
Kuzu E, Karaoğlu M, Türemiş N (December 1, 2024) Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 15 3 3502–3518.
IEEE
[1]E. Kuzu, M. Karaoğlu, and N. Türemiş, “Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education”, WAJES, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 3502–3518, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.51460/baebd.1585039.
ISNAD
Kuzu, Esat - Karaoğlu, Mert - Türemiş, Nurettin. “Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 15/3 (December 1, 2024): 3502-3518. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1585039.
JAMA
1.Kuzu E, Karaoğlu M, Türemiş N. Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education. WAJES. 2024;15:3502–3518.
MLA
Kuzu, Esat, et al. “Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 3, Dec. 2024, pp. 3502-18, doi:10.51460/baebd.1585039.
Vancouver
1.Esat Kuzu, Mert Karaoğlu, Nurettin Türemiş. Exploring Ecological Literacy and Environmental Attitudes in Preservice Teachers for Sustainable Education. WAJES. 2024 Dec. 1;15(3):3502-18. doi:10.51460/baebd.1585039