PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS’ KNOWLEDGE LEVEL ABOUT SOME BASIC AIR POLLUTANTS
Title | PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS’ KNOWLEDGE LEVEL ABOUT SOME BASIC AIR POLLUTANTS |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Cibik, AS, Darcin, ES |
Journal | Journal of Baltic Science Education |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 1 |
Start Page | 22-34 |
Date Published | March/2009 |
Type of Article | Original article |
ISSN | 1648-3898 |
Other Numbers | ICID: 885088 |
Keywords | air pollution, misconception, pre-service science teachers |
Abstract | The aim of this study was to investigate the Turkish pre-service science teachers’ level of knowledge about air pollution. The participants’ levels of knowledge about “Air Pollution” were identified via a closed form questionnaire. The measuring instrument is applied on 325 female and 137 male students inside of the sample and a total of 462 students was applied this test. The questionnaire using in this study consisted of 17 statements. The results of the study revealed that; even though Turkish pre-service science teachers’ level of knowledge about air pollution were well shaped, it is shown that most of these pre-service science teachers have misconception. The results show that they did not have adequate knowledge (level) about some basic air pollutants and their effects. The results also revealed that pre-service teachers have misconceptions about whether the pollutants CFCs, CO2 and Hydrocarbons are pollutants or not. In order to prevent that, pre-service teachers should be informed about the effects and activities of these pollutants and what should be done. |
URL | http://oaji.net/articles/2014/987-1404720517.pdf |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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