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Original article | Turkish Journal of Teacher Education 2022, Vol. 11(1) 1-14

The Effect of Nature Education Project on Students' Cultural Heritage Awareness and Attitudes

Barış Bozok, Suzan Sevi̇m, Arzu Kucuk, Serkan Sevim

pp. 1 - 14   |  Manu. Number: MANU-2206-20-0007

Published online: June 30, 2022  |   Number of Views: 37  |  Number of Download: 424


Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the value of a nature education project on the awareness and attitudes of middle school students toward Cultural Heritage. The research was based on an experimental model and the sample consisted of twentyfour middle school students. There were some selection criteria as they must have participated in a science fair before, and also have high academic achievement, high communication skills, etc. They participated in a nature education project with the theme of cultural heritage, which lasted for a week and was held with accommodation. The data were collected with the help of an achievement test and an attitude scale prepared for cultural heritage issues. They completed both measurement tools twice, the pretest on the first day and the posttest the three months after the project. The data were analyzed with appropriate methods in a computer-assisted data analysis program. These data revealed that the implemented nature education project greatly increased the achievement and attitude of the students towards cultural heritage issues. However, critical recommendations were made for the sustainability of the measured effect.

Keywords: Nature Education Project, Cultural Heritage Education and Cultural Heritage Awareness


How to Cite this Article?

APA 6th edition
Bozok, B., Sevi̇m, S., Kucuk, A. & Sevim, S. (2022). The Effect of Nature Education Project on Students' Cultural Heritage Awareness and Attitudes . Turkish Journal of Teacher Education, 11(1), 1-14.

Harvard
Bozok, B., Sevi̇m, S., Kucuk, A. and Sevim, S. (2022). The Effect of Nature Education Project on Students' Cultural Heritage Awareness and Attitudes . Turkish Journal of Teacher Education, 11(1), pp. 1-14.

Chicago 16th edition
Bozok, Baris, Suzan Sevi̇m, Arzu Kucuk and Serkan Sevim (2022). "The Effect of Nature Education Project on Students' Cultural Heritage Awareness and Attitudes ". Turkish Journal of Teacher Education 11 (1):1-14.

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