Greek Pre-Service Teachers’ Knowledge of Ocean Sciences Issues and Attitudes Toward Ocean Stewardship.
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| Title: | Greek Pre-Service Teachers’ Knowledge of Ocean Sciences Issues and Attitudes Toward Ocean Stewardship. |
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| Authors: | Mogias, Athanasios (AUTHOR), Boubonari, Theodora (AUTHOR), Markos, Angelos (AUTHOR), Kevrekidis, Theodoros (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Environmental Education. 2015, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p251-270. 20p. 5 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Student teachers, Marine science education, Internet, Mass media, Education |
| Abstract: | Greek pre-service teachers’ level of ocean literacy was assessed using a revised questionnaire concerning ocean content knowledge and an instrument about ocean stewardship. Rasch analyses showed that the items of both measures were well targeted to the sample. Pre-service teachers possessed a moderate knowledge of ocean sciences issues and positive attitudes toward ocean stewardship; they obtained most information on ocean content from the Internet and mass media and less from formal education, nongovernmental organizations, books, and out-of-school settings. Students who mostly preferred the Internet and mass media scored significantly higher on the knowledge questionnaire. The results could contribute to the enhancement of teachers’ ocean literacy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Greek pre-service teachers’ level of ocean literacy was assessed using a revised questionnaire concerning ocean content knowledge and an instrument about ocean stewardship. Rasch analyses showed that the items of both measures were well targeted to the sample. Pre-service teachers possessed a moderate knowledge of ocean sciences issues and positive attitudes toward ocean stewardship; they obtained most information on ocean content from the Internet and mass media and less from formal education, nongovernmental organizations, books, and out-of-school settings. Students who mostly preferred the Internet and mass media scored significantly higher on the knowledge questionnaire. The results could contribute to the enhancement of teachers’ ocean literacy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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| ISSN: | 00958964 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00958964.2015.1050955 |
