Examining the Experiences of Creating Environmental Awareness and Social Participation Perception with Web 2.0 Based Digital Tools

Authors : Türkan Çelik

Pages : 1502-1539

Doi:10.29299/kefad.1339425

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Publication Date : 2024-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to examine the experiences of social studies teacher candidates in creating environmental awareness and social participation perception with Web 2.0-based digital tools. The study was designed in a phenomenological pattern, one of the qualitative research methods. The participants of the study consisted of 23 social studies teacher candidates selected in the context of criterion sampling from purposive sampling techniques. Participating teachers designed and shared activities with different contents in the context of environmental-themed studies with Web 2.0-based digital tools in the process. The data obtained from the experiences of the participants were analyzed with the content analysis technique, and three main themes related to the natural environment, the elderly and children in our environment were reached in the results of the study. In all three themes, common statements were reached that appropriate activities and materials were created, the activities were integrated with field and pedagogical information, and the use of technology and social media was given importance in the studies. Regarding the environmental theme, the idea of creating a perception of sensitivity to the natural environment has emerged. In addition, in the context of the elderly people around us, it has been seen that it is aimed at contributing to the creation of a healthy society. It has been determined that it is desired to bring the young generation and the elderly together, to make the elderly feel that they are not forgotten and to draw attention to age discrimination. In the context of the children theme, it has been determined that attention is being drawn to child education during the pandemic process and that efforts are being made to ensure that children learn the rules of living in society.
Keywords : Web 2. 0 temelli dijital araçlar, Çevre farkındalığı, Sosyal katılım, Sosyal bilgiler, Fenomenolojik desen