Ozdogan T., Piner Benli P., Yazici M.
European Journal of Education Studies, cilt.13, sa.7, ss.627-647, 2026 (Hakemli Dergi)
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Yayın Türü:
Makale / Tam Makale
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Cilt numarası:
13
Sayı:
7
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Basım Tarihi:
2026
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Doi Numarası:
10.46827/ejes.v13i7.6810
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Dergi Adı:
European Journal of Education Studies
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Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler:
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Directory of Open Access Journals, Index Copernicus
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Sayfa Sayıları:
ss.627-647
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Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli:
Evet
Özet
The purpose of this study is defined as examining the awareness of preservice science teachers studying in faculties of education regarding the concept of global pollution and its effects on living things. The study group consisted of first- and fourth-year students studying in the Science Education Departments of the Education Faculties of four public universities in Turkiye using a convenient sampling method, a purposive sampling method. The study was conducted with a total of 80 prospective teachers, 10 from each grade. The study employed a semi-structured interview technique, a qualitative research method. The researcher developed an interview form containing six open-ended questions on "Biological Effects of Global Pollution on Living Organisms" as the data collection tool, and content validity was ensured through expert opinion. The research data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The research findings indicated that prospective science teachers had a high level of awareness regarding the biological effects of air and water pollution on living organisms. It was determined that science teacher candidates have a higher awareness of the negative effects of global pollution on humans, but a lower awareness of its negative effects on plants and animals. Furthermore, it was determined that science teacher candidates and female teacher candidates who take environmental courses have a higher awareness of the biological effects of global pollution on living things.