Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının Çevre Problemleri ve Geri Dönüşüm Hakkındaki Görüşleri

Abstract

This research is a qualitative study in which pre-school teacher candidates' views about environmental problems and recycling are investigated. In the research, phenomenological method is used. A total of 60 pre-school teacher candidates from Kastamonu University participated in the study. A questionnaire consisting of 6 open-ended questions was used for collecting pre-school teacher candidates' views about environmental problems. A questionnaire consisting of 8 open-ended questions were used for collecting the pre-school teacher candidates' views about recycling. Data were analyzed using phenomenological analysis method. First of all, the answers of teacher candidates in environmental problems and recycling questionnaires were read and the similar answers given to the same questions were read and re-read. After reading the leading categories were determined. These categories are based on the answers of the participants and are tested. After this analysis, the categories were finalized. The answers of the teacher candidates were categorized together by two researchers. The findings were arranged and interpreted by using descriptive tables. As a result of the research, it was revealed that the views of the teacher candidates on environmental problems were limited with the garbage, and the perceptions about what can be done to eliminate the environmental problems were mostly limited to not throwing garbage on the ground. In addition, it was determined that the prospective teachers' opinions about the purpose and importance of recycling were sufficient, and the information about what could be done for recycling and recyclable materials was limited.