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Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools
Abstract
This study aims to determine the perspectives of teachers working in Sakarya province regarding environmental education practices in schools from the perspective of sustainable schools. The research employs the phenomenological design, a qualitative research method, focusing on participant perspectives. While the study population consists of teachers working in Sakarya province, a sample of 20 participants from various school types and levels was selected. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview form and analysed using the content analysis method. The findings indicate that teachers do not fully comprehend the concept of sustainability in all its dimensions and that sustainable schools are insufficient in both quantity and quality. Although education is considered a prerequisite for ensuring a sustainable environment, students have not yet reached the desired level of environmental awareness. It was determined that the competencies of teachers should be increased in order for environmental education to be at the desired quality. Based on the research results, since education—and thus teachers—plays a critical role in ensuring a sustainable future, it is recommended that teacher competencies should be strengthened. Additionally, it is stated that the number and quality of sustainable schools should be increased, environmental education should be student- centred and practice-based, and environmental awareness should be disseminated across all segments of society.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Educational Administration, Supervision, Planning and Economics (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
May 10, 2025
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
April 18, 2025
Acceptance Date
May 10, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 1
APA
Uygun, A. G., & Bayrakcı, M. (2025). Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools. Political Economy and Management of Education, 6(1), 18-44. https://izlik.org/JA22NN82AP
AMA
1.Uygun AG, Bayrakcı M. Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools. PEME. 2025;6(1):18-44. https://izlik.org/JA22NN82AP
Chicago
Uygun, Ata Gündüz, and Mustafa Bayrakcı. 2025. “Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools”. Political Economy and Management of Education 6 (1): 18-44. https://izlik.org/JA22NN82AP.
EndNote
Uygun AG, Bayrakcı M (June 1, 2025) Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools. Political Economy and Management of Education 6 1 18–44.
IEEE
[1]A. G. Uygun and M. Bayrakcı, “Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools”, PEME, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 18–44, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA22NN82AP
ISNAD
Uygun, Ata Gündüz - Bayrakcı, Mustafa. “Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools”. Political Economy and Management of Education 6/1 (June 1, 2025): 18-44. https://izlik.org/JA22NN82AP.
JAMA
1.Uygun AG, Bayrakcı M. Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools. PEME. 2025;6:18–44.
MLA
Uygun, Ata Gündüz, and Mustafa Bayrakcı. “Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools”. Political Economy and Management of Education, vol. 6, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 18-44, https://izlik.org/JA22NN82AP.
Vancouver
1.Ata Gündüz Uygun, Mustafa Bayrakcı. Teachers’ Perspectives on Environmental Education Practices in Schools from the Perspective of Sustainable Schools. PEME [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;6(1):18-44. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA22NN82AP
