A Meta-Synthesis Study on Sustainable Development-Oriented Environmental Education Research

Fatma Mine Arslan Çelik; Sevinç Gelmez Burakgazi

Article Details

A Meta-Synthesis Study on Sustainable Development-Oriented Environmental Education Research

Authors:

Fatma Mine Arslan Çelik | Sevinç Gelmez Burakgazi

Publisher:

Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Main Topics:

Eğitimde Program Geliştirme | Çevre Eğitimi ve Programlarının Geliştirilmesi

Journal:

Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.301-324

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348502

pISSN:

2147-1037

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Sustainable education approach aims to protect the environment and raise awareness for a sustainable future. Environmental education is a vital component of this approach and aims to help people understand the environment, protect natural resources, ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and adopt environmentally sensitive behaviors. In this study, qualitative findings of studies on environmental education within the scope of sustainable development-oriented education in Türkiye were analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated using meta-synthesis method. In this study, two articles and eight theses published between 2020 and 2024 were analyzed. When the qualitative findings of the studies were evaluated, four different themes emerged: Development of Environmental Education, Reflection on Curricula, Environmental Education Outcomes, and Stakeholders Views on Environmental Education. When the results are examined, it is determined that more effective and comprehensive practices should be developed in this field. With an interdisciplinary approach, it can be stated that it is important to enrich the curricula with environmental education content and to focus on practical applications instead of theoretical knowledge. It can be suggested that experiential and interactive learning methods should be used for students to increase their environmental awareness and develop positive attitudes towards the environment.

 Sustainable education approach aims to protect the environment and raise awareness for a sustainable future. Environmental education is a vital component of this approach and aims to help people understand the environment, protect natural resources, ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and adopt environmentally sensitive behaviors. In this study, qualitative findings of studies on environmental education within the scope of sustainable development-oriented education in Türkiye were analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated using meta-synthesis method. In this study, two articles and eight theses published between 2020 and 2024 were analyzed. When the qualitative findings of the studies were evaluated, four different themes emerged: Development of Environmental Education, Reflection on Curricula, Environmental Education Outcomes, and Stakeholders Views on Environmental Education. When the results are examined, it is determined that more effective and comprehensive practices should be developed in this field. With an interdisciplinary approach, it can be stated that it is important to enrich the curricula with environmental education content and to focus on practical applications instead of theoretical knowledge. It can be suggested that experiential and interactive learning methods should be used for students to increase their environmental awareness and develop positive attitudes towards the environment.

 Sustainable education approach aims to protect the environment and raise awareness for a sustainable future. Environmental education is a vital component of this approach and aims to help people understand the environment, protect natural resources, ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and adopt environmentally sensitive behaviors. In this study, qualitative findings of studies on environmental education within the scope of sustainable development-oriented education in Türkiye were analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated using meta-synthesis method. In this study, two articles and eight theses published between 2020 and 2024 were analyzed. When the qualitative findings of the studies were evaluated, four different themes emerged: Development of Environmental Education, Reflection on Curricula, Environmental Education Outcomes, and Stakeholders Views on Environmental Education. When the results are examined, it is determined that more effective and comprehensive practices should be developed in this field. With an interdisciplinary approach, it can be stated that it is important to enrich the curricula with environmental education content and to focus on practical applications instead of theoretical knowledge. It can be suggested that experiential and interactive learning methods should be used for students to increase their environmental awareness and develop positive attitudes towards the environment.

 Sürdürülebilir eğitim, sürdürülebilir bir gelecek için farkındalık yaratmayı amaçlayan bir eğitim yaklaşımıdır. Çevre eğitimi ise bu yaklaşımın önemli bir bileşenidir ve insanların çevreyi anlamalarını, doğal kaynakları korumalarını, doğal kaynakların sürdürülebilir şekilde kullanımını sağlamalarını ve çevreye duyarlı davranışları benimsemelerini hedefler. Bu çalışmada, Türkiyedeki sürdürülebilir kalkınma odaklı eğitim kapsamında çevre eğitimi konusunda yapılan çalışmaların nitel bulguları meta-sentez yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiş, yorumlanmış ve değerlendirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada, 2020-2024 yılları arasında yayınlanan ve amaçlı örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen iki makale ve sekiz tez incelenmiştir. İncelenen çalışmaların nitel bulguları değerlendirildiğinde dört farklı tema ortaya çıkmıştır: Çevre Eğitiminin Gelişimi, Çevre Eğitiminin Öğretim Programlarına Yansıması, Çevre Eğitimi Kazanımları, Paydaşların Çevre Eğitimine Yönelik Görüşleri. Türkiye bağlamında çevre eğitimi üzerine yapılan araştırmaların sonuçlarına bakıldığında bu alanda belgeler ve doküman odaklı çalışmaların yapıldığı, fakat paydaşlara yönelik ve pratik uygulamalar doğrultusunda daha etkili ve kapsamlı uygulamaların geliştirilmesi gerektiği tespit edilmiştir. Disiplinlerarası bir yaklaşım ile öğretim programlarının, çevre eğitimi içeriğiyle zenginleştirilmesi ve teorik bilgiler yerine pratik uygulamalara ağırlık verilmesinin önemli olduğu ifade edilebilir. Bulgulara dayalı olarak, öğrencilerin çevre bilincini arttırmaya ve çevreye karşı olumlu tutum geliştirmelerine yönelik deneyimsel ve etkileşimli öğrenme yöntemlerinin kullanılması önerilebilir.

Article Details

A Meta-Synthesis Study on Sustainable Development-Oriented Environmental Education Research

Authors:

Fatma Mine Arslan Çelik | Sevinç Gelmez Burakgazi

Publisher:

Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Main Topics:

Eğitimde Program Geliştirme | Çevre Eğitimi ve Programlarının Geliştirilmesi

Journal:

Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.301-324

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348502

pISSN:

2147-1037

Environmental education

Sustainable education

Meta-synthesisÇevre eğitimi

Sürdürülebilir eğitim

Meta-sentez

Issues

Article Details

A Meta-Synthesis Study on Sustainable Development-Oriented Environmental Education Research

Authors: Fatma Mine Arslan Çelik | Sevinç Gelmez Burakgazi

Publisher: Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Main Topics: Eğitimde Program Geliştirme | Çevre Eğitimi ve Programlarının Geliştirilmesi

Journal: Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.301-324

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001348502

pISSN: 2147-1037

Environmental education

Sustainable education

Meta-synthesisÇevre eğitimi

Sürdürülebilir eğitim

Meta-sentez

Issues

Authors:

Fatma Mine Arslan Çelik | Sevinç Gelmez Burakgazi

Publisher:

Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Main Topics:

Eğitimde Program Geliştirme | Çevre Eğitimi ve Programlarının Geliştirilmesi

Journal:

Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.301-324

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348502

pISSN:

2147-1037