ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT CONCEPT: A CASE STUDY FROM ANADOLU UNIVERSITY

Authors : İnci Zeynep ÖZONAY BÖCÜK

Pages : 73-84

Doi:10.18036/estubtdc.1276724

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Publication Date : 2023-07-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Quantifying the impact of humans on the environment is very difficult due to its complex nature. An ecological footprint is an effective tool and indicator that quantitatively reveals the impact of human beings on the world while maintaining their vital activities, the cost of living or their burden on nature. In this study, the ecological footprints of 179 teacher candidates studying at Anadolu University Faculty of Education were determined by using an international scale. 34.1% of teacher candidates were in the department of primary school education, 35.2% in the department of pre-school education and 30.7% in the department of special education. The ecological footprint results were given in the categories of date, necessary world, land type, consumption categories, ecological footprint, a carbon footprint and percentage effect of carbon footprint on ecological footprint. According to the results, no significant difference was found between the ecological footprints of teacher candidates based on department and gender insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(except services footprint);. However, the ecological footprint values of the teacher candidates were above the average of Türkiye insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Since teachers, who are one of the most important elements of education, have a great responsibility in raising individuals/society who are conscious and sensitive to environmental problems, teacher education on this issue is very important. It is believed that this study will contribute to the studies to be carried out on the subject.
Keywords : Ekolojik Ayak İzi, Öğretmen Adayları, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Türkiye