BRANŞ ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN KÜRESEL İKLİM DEĞİŞİKLİĞİNE DAİR GÖRÜŞLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ: SAMSUN İLİ ÖRNEĞİ

Abstract

An Examination of Subject Teachers' Views on Global Climate Change: The Case of Samsun Province

The aim of this research is to examine the opinions of subject teachers regarding global climate change. Since global climate change is becoming increasingly evident and noticeable to everyone, it is important to conduct studies on this subject. A qualitative method was chosen for the research, and the study group consisted of 12 teachers. A semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher was used to collect data. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The research results indicate that sustainable energy and transportation policies, along with practices aimed at protecting natural resources, stand out as fundamental strategies in reducing environmental risks; that the holistic implementation of environmental sustainability and resource management policies ensures the protection of ecosystems and the efficient use of natural resources, etc.

Key Words: Subject teachers, climate change, teachers' opinions.