Examinatıon of Generation Z Pre-Service Teachers' Global Literacy Levels in Terms of Different Variables

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The aim of this study is to examine the global literacy skills of Generation Z pre-service teachers in the context of a globalizing world, considering various variables. The research was designed using a quantitative research model, and the impact of independent variables on global literacy skills was analyzed through various statistical tests.Data were collected from 388 pre-service teachers, selected through convenience sampling, using the Global Literacy Scale. The collected data were analyzed using independent samples t-tests and ANOVA. The analysis revealed a significant difference in global literacy levels between pre-service teachers of Turkish Language Teaching and Primary School Teaching, with the former demonstrating higher levels of global literacy. Other notable findings indicate that pre-service teachers who wish to live abroad for an extended period, follow global news on social media, and track multiple global news websites tend to have higher global literacy levels. Based on these results, it is recommended that global awareness, global citizenship, and world citizenship be incorporated more extensively into curricula. Additionally, considering that Generation Z pre-service teachers possess advanced digital skills, providing them with diverse digital experiences is suggested to further enhance their global literacy.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Generation Z
• global literacy
• global awareness
• pre-service teachers

Z Kuşağı Öğretmen Adaylarının Küresel Okuryazarlık Düzeylerinin Farklı Değişkenler Açısından İncelenmesi

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Bu araştırmanın amacı küreselleşen dünya koşullarında Z kuşağında yer alan öğretmen adaylarının küresel okuryazarlık becerilerinin farklı değişkenler açısından incelenmesidir. Araştırma nicel araştırma modeline göre tasarlanmış ve bağımsız değişkenlerin etkisi küresel okuryazarlık becerisi üzerindeki etkisi çeşitli analizler gerçekleştirilerek incelenmiştir. Araştırmada amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden kolay ulaşılabilir örneklemeyle belirlenen 388 öğretmen adayından “Küresel Okuryazarlık” ölçeği ile veri toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler, bağımsız örneklemler için t-testi ve ANOVA ile analiz edilmiştir. Veriler analiz edildiğinde öğretmen adayları bölümlerine göre Türkçe öğretmenliği ile sınıf öğretmenliği arasında küresel okuryazarlık düzeyinin Türkçe Öğretmenliği bölümü lehine anlamlı farklılık oluşturduğu Tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmanın dikkat çeken diğer sonuçları ise yurtdışında uzun süreli yaşama isteği bulunan, sosyal medyada küresel haberleri takip etme alışkanlıkları kazanan ve fazla sayıda küresel haber sitesi takip eden öğretmen adaylarının küresel okuryazarlık düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğudur. Öğretmen adaylarının daha küresel okuryazarlık düzeylerini artırabilmek için küresel farkındalık, küresel vatandaşlık ve dünya vatandaşlığı gibi konuların müfredatta daha fazla yer alması gerektiği ve teknolojiyi etkin derecede kullanma becerisine sahip Z kuşağı öğretmen adayları için farklı dijital deneyim imkânlarının tanınması önerilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Z kuşağı
• küresel okuryazarlık
• küresel farkındalık
• öğretmen adayları

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