Knowledge and Perspective of Students towards Biodiversity and Its Conservation and Protection

Autor/inn/en	Coracero, Ericson E.; Facun, Mark Christian T.; Gallego, R. B. J.; Lingon, Marlon G.; Lolong, Kristina M.; Lugayan, Michelle M.; Montesines, Karl Benz G.; Sangalang, Lesel R.; Suniega, Mark John A.
Titel	Knowledge and Perspective of Students towards Biodiversity and Its Conservation and Protection
Quelle	In: Asian Journal of University Education, 18 (2022) 1, S.118-131 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1823-7797
Schlagwörter	Knowledge Level; Student Attitudes; Biodiversity; Conservation (Environment); Conservation Education; College Students; Foreign Countries; Gender Differences; Philippines + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Wissensbasis; Schülerverhalten; Biodiversität; Conservation; Environment; Konservierung; Bewahung; Umwelt; Collegestudent; Ausland; Geschlechterkonflikt; Philippinen
Abstract	The study aimed to assess the students' extent of knowledge and identify their perspectives towards biodiversity and its protection and conservation. A total of 268 randomly selected students at Aurora State College of Technology were involved in the study. Survey questionnaires were used to obtain data and information which were subjected to statistical tests. The students had a moderate knowledge level on biodiversity with a mean score of 6.65 out of 10 items (SD = 1.50). Their perspective on biodiversity was leaning toward its protection and conservation, with a mean score of 7.2 out of 10 items (SD = 1.29). Factors affecting the students' knowledge were gender (p =0 .003) and academic department (p = 0.003). Females and those associated with the Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences and Department of Industrial technology were found to have more knowledge than the others. Males, on the other hand, were found to have more positive perspectives towards biodiversity. Knowledge and perspective had a weak correlation with r = 0.39. Students were not well-aware, but were in support of the Philippines' biodiversity-related laws, which could help shape their mindset and actions towards biodiversity conservation and protection. Thus, the college administration must revisit the curricula of all degree programs and ensure that students from each degree program are environmentally educated, emphasizing biodiversity conservation. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	UiTM Press. Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Education, Penerbit UiTM, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Bangunan Fakulti Pengurusan Hotel dan Pelancongan, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Web site: https://ajue.uitm.edu.my/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01