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Evaluation through the Use of Drawings of the Knowledge of Science Teacher Candidates in Turkey Regarding the Recycling of Waste Batteries
Zeynep Aksan,
Gonca Harman,
Dilek Çelikler
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-2, February 2015
Pages:
1-5
Received:
29 November 2014
Accepted:
3 December 2014
Published:
19 January 2015
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040102.11
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Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine through the use of drawings the knowledge of science teacher candidates regarding the recycling of waste batteries. The study was conducted with 47 third-year science teacher candidates attending the faculty of education of a public university in Turkey. In this study, the science teacher candidates were asked to demonstrate their knowledge regarding the recycling of waste batteries through the use of drawings and written descriptions. The drawings and written descriptions collected during the study were divided into different groups based on the 5 different levels previously used by Bartoszeck, et al. (1), Uzunkavak (2,3), and the answers provided by the students were evaluated using descriptive analysis. Based on the study results, the large majority of the teacher candidates’ drawings and written descriptions were determined as being between level 2 and 4. The study results indicated that most of the science teacher candidates had either limited or erroneous information regarding the recycling on waste batteries.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine through the use of drawings the knowledge of science teacher candidates regarding the recycling of waste batteries. The study was conducted with 47 third-year science teacher candidates attending the faculty of education of a public university in Turkey. In this study, the science teacher candidates were asked...
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Mental Models which Influence the Attitudes of Science Students towards Recycling
Gonca Harman,
Zeynep Aksan,
Dilek Çelikler
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-2, February 2015
Pages:
6-11
Received:
29 November 2014
Accepted:
3 December 2014
Published:
19 January 2015
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040102.12
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Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the mental models which influence the attitudes towards recycling of students attending the Department of Science Teaching. 31 first-year university students who are enrolling in the department of science education participated in the study. Based on the study results, it was determined that only a limited number of mental models influenced the students’ attitudes towards recycling. It was also determined that the students’ mental models focused on 8 categories, which were the “benefits of recycling,” the “sorting of wastes at their source,” the “promotion of recycling,” the “use of different recycling containers for different types of wastes,” “recyclable wastes,” “recycling facilities,” the “recycling process” and the “logo of recycling”.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the mental models which influence the attitudes towards recycling of students attending the Department of Science Teaching. 31 first-year university students who are enrolling in the department of science education participated in the study. Based on the study results, it was determined that only a limited numb...
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Evaluation from an Educational Perspective of the Effects of Waste Batteries on the Environment
Dilek Çelikler,
Zeynep Aksan
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-2, February 2015
Pages:
12-15
Received:
7 January 2015
Accepted:
12 January 2015
Published:
21 January 2015
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040102.13
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Abstract: The aim of study was to determine the locations where students studying Science Education (i.e. science teacher candidates) in Turkey dispose of waste batteries, and to identify their views regarding the effects of waste batteries on the environment. A total of 80 volunteer, third-year students from the department of science education participated in the study. Based on the study results, it was determined that the large majority of the students disposed of waste batteries in ordinary trash cans. It was also determined that the students lacked sufficient knowledge regarding the recycling of waste batteries and their effects on the environment. After waste batteries are disposed in ordinary trash cans, the chemicals they contain can mix with the soil and underground water in land fill areas, and cause pollution. To prevent waste batteries from having detrimental effects on the environment, they should be collected in containers specifically designed for waste batteries. In addition, students should be informed about practices relating to the proper disposal of waste batteries, and actively participate in them.
Abstract: The aim of study was to determine the locations where students studying Science Education (i.e. science teacher candidates) in Turkey dispose of waste batteries, and to identify their views regarding the effects of waste batteries on the environment. A total of 80 volunteer, third-year students from the department of science education participated ...
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An Educational Approach to the Recycling and Disposal of Waste Batteries
Dilek Çelikler,
Filiz Kara
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1-2, February 2015
Pages:
16-18
Received:
7 January 2015
Accepted:
16 January 2015
Published:
27 January 2015
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijrse.s.2015040102.14
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Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the opinions of students studying Science Teaching in Turkey regarding the recycling and disposal of waste batteries. A total of 80 volunteer, third-year students from the department of science education participated in the study. Based on the study results, it was determined that the large majority of the students had insufficient knowledge regarding the recycling and disposal of waste batteries. To change the students’ views that waste batteries can be converted into batteries once again by being processing in factories, or that waste batteries can be disposed of through melting, it is necessary to increase the students’ knowledge and awareness on this subject.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the opinions of students studying Science Teaching in Turkey regarding the recycling and disposal of waste batteries. A total of 80 volunteer, third-year students from the department of science education participated in the study. Based on the study results, it was determined that the large majority of the stu...
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