Teaching the Unit 6 in Academic Program of Science and Technology on 8th Grade “Matter Cycles, Recycle and Energy Sources” and Their Effect on Students’ Environmental Consciousness (An Izmir City Case Study)

Cemile Elvan CETINER; Ayvaz UNAL

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Teaching the Unit 6 in Academic Program of Science and Technology on 8th Grade “Matter Cycles, Recycle and Energy Sources” and Their Effect on Students’ Environmental Consciousness (An Izmir City Case Study)

Authors:

Cemile Elvan CETINER | Ayvaz UNAL

Main Topics:

Sociology and anthropology

Journal:

The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2018 Vol.9, pp.331-343

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000658684

Abstract:

 


In this study, the impact of the particular
subject, which is covered as the sixth chapter in Science and Technology course
of the eighth grade, “Matter Cycles, Recycle and Energy Resources” on students'
environmental awareness was investigated. At the same time, the effectiveness
of the studies which are practiced in the schools in line with the relevant
achievements determined by the Ministry of National Education is examined. The
survey method was used. The sample contains eight grade students (n=1600) from
eighteen schools in Izmir. The data were collected by applying the
"Environmental Consciousness Scale" developed by the researcher. Data
analysis is made by using SPSS 15:00 Data Analysis Package Programme. According
to the results, the environmental consciousness state of the students is turned
out to be close to high. It is found that the students are successful in
recycling and water saving, but they are dubious about how economical biofuels,
acid rains, sun and wind energy are. It is found that female students'
environmental consciousness is more than male students' and the awareness level
has been different as their schools change. It is understood that the children
of high-income level families have a higher level of environmental
consciousness than the others. It is found that the education levels of the
parents are significantly affecting the level of environmental awareness of the
students. Finally, it has been concluded that when the students’ academic
success level goes up, their environmental consciousness level goes up.

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Article Details

Teaching the Unit 6 in Academic Program of Science and Technology on 8th Grade “Matter Cycles, Recycle and Energy Sources” and Their Effect on Students’ Environmental Consciousness (An Izmir City Case Study)

Authors: Cemile Elvan CETINER | Ayvaz UNAL

Main Topics: Sociology and anthropology

Journal: The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2018 Vol.9, pp.331-343

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2018

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000658684

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Authors:

Cemile Elvan CETINER | Ayvaz UNAL

Main Topics:

Sociology and anthropology

Journal:

The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2018 Vol.9, pp.331-343

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000658684