Bioeconomy Through the Perspective of Science Teachers

Abstract

The concept of bioeconomy, which was put forward to solve today's most important global problems such as climate crisis, rapid population growth, environmental pollution and increasing energy need, has gained great importance in solving problems. This study aims to determine the opinions of science teachers about bioeconomy, who can play an active role in introducing and promoting the concept of bioeconomy, which is put forward for a sustainable future, to future generations. Due to the purpose of the study, which involves a detailed description of the current situation, a descriptive case study pattern was used. The participants of the research consist of eight science teachers working in institutions affiliated to the Ministry of National Education. Since it was aimed to reveal the views of science teachers about bioeconomy in depth, the data were collected by semi-structured interview. Main themes were determined in accordance with the research questions and the interviews were analyzed descriptively. According to the data obtained, it demonstrates that most of the science teachers who make up the study group do not recognize the concept of bioeconomy, do not include it in their lessons in parallel with the fact that it is not included in the science curriculum, and cannot relate this concept to real life problems. It is considered that this research will contribute to bioeconomy education and research.

Keywords

• Bioeconomy
• sustainable environment
• science education
• science teacher
• qualitative research

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