Түркиядағы Каздаги Ұлттық паркi (Ида тауы) негiзiнде экологиялық бiлiм беру

Abstract

Aim of this study is to examine and evaluate the ecology - based environmental education program which was applied in years between 2003-2006 Kazdagi National Parks in the WesternTurkey. Ecology - based environmental education aims at using natural and cultural resources ofKazda ð ı National Park to teach graduate research assistants and scout teachers about the nature.The expectation is to increase the environmental awareness of participants in general. At the end ofthe education program, it is expected that the participants will develop a better understanding oflocal, regional, national as well as international environmental problems; will be able to discuss andprovide alternative solution to global ecological crises; and will take action in their individual livestowards creating a more sustainable environment for future. The main or purpose of the projectwill be to teach natural interactions in an ecosystem. Emphasis will be given to human action thathas been interrupted that interaction and made natural environments less sustainable. Therefore,particular emphasis will be given to cultural ecology of the protected area and the participants areexpected to develop a thorough understanding of human and environmental interaction.