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EEO. 2010; 9(1): 229-240


The Greenhouse Effect Misconceptions of the Elementary School Teacher Candidates

Zeki ARSAL.




Abstract

The aim of this study is to find out the greenhouse effect misconceptions of the elementary school
teacher candidates. The participants of the study were 171 teacher candidates enrolled in the science and classroom
teacher education program in the faculty of education. In the study the misconceptions related to the causes and
consequences of the greenhouse effect and the ways to alleviate the greenhouse effect were investigated. The data of
the study were collected by using “The Greenhouse Effect Issues Questionnaire” developed by the researcher. The
questionnaire consists of 23 statements divided into three sub factors. The results indicated that teacher candidates
had some misconceptions related with causes, consequences of the greenhouse effect and the ways to alleviate the
greenhouse effect.

Key words: Greenhouse effect, Misconception, Teacher Candidates






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