LUSAKA, ZAMBIA SCIENCE TEACHERS' OPINIONS ON BIODIVERSITY

Authors

  • Queen Willombe Institute of Educational Sciences, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye
  • Hasan Genç Prof. Dr., Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye
  • Taha Çakır Institute of Educational Sciences, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye
  • Huriye Deniş Çeliker Prof. Dr., Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i9.6193

Keywords:

biodiversity, science teachers, environmental education, Zambia, teacher perspectives

Abstract

This study aims to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and opinions of secondary school science teachers working in Lusaka, Zambia, regarding biological diversity. The conservation of biodiversity is recognized as a fundamental component of sustainable environmental education, and teachers’ competencies in this area are of critical importance for fostering public awareness. The research was conducted using a qualitative research design, and semi-structured interviews were carried out with 30 science teachers from eight different secondary schools in Lusaka. The data obtained were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that while teachers possess limited knowledge of the scientific foundations of biodiversity, they exhibit a high level of awareness regarding its value and conservation. Furthermore, the teachers were able to identify both anthropogenic and natural threats to biodiversity and offered educational, legal, and societal recommendations for its preservation. In this context, the study is expected to contribute to the enhancement of biodiversity education and the development of teacher training programs.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Queen Willombe, Institute of Educational Sciences, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye

    Queen Willombe, Graduate Student, Institute of Educational Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Sciences Education, Science Education Master's Program with Thesis, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye. She completed her master's degree at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Institute of Educational Sciences. She works in the field of science education.

  • Hasan Genç, Prof. Dr., Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye

    Hasan Genç, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye. He carries out studies on science education and environmental education.

  • Taha Çakır, Institute of Educational Sciences, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye

    Taha Çakır, Graduate Student, Institute of Educational Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Sciences Education, Science Education Master's Program with Thesis, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye. He works in the field of science education.

  • Huriye Deniş Çeliker, Prof. Dr., Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye

    Huriye Deniş Çeliker, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye. Her research interests include science education, problem-based learning, scientific process skills and project-based learning.

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2025-08-11

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Vol. 12 No. 9 (2025)

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