Knowledge and perspective of students towards biodiversity and its conservation and protection / Ericson E. Coracero ... [et al.]

Coracero, Ericson E. and Facun, Mark Christian T. and Gallego, RB J. and Lingon, Marlon G. and Lolong, Kristina M. and Lugayan, Michelle M. and Sangalang, Lesel R. and Suniega, Mark John A. (2022) Knowledge and perspective of students towards biodiversity and its conservation and protection / Ericson E. Coracero ... [et al.]. Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE), 18 (1). pp. 118-131. ISSN 2600-9749

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 = .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 wellaware, 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.

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Item Type: Article
Creators:
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Coracero, Ericson E.
ericsoncoracero@ascot.edu.ph
Facun, Mark Christian T.
markchristianfacun27@gmail.com
Gallego, RB J.
UNSPECIFIED
Lingon, Marlon G.
UNSPECIFIED
Lolong, Kristina M.
kristinalolong@ascot.edu.ph
Lugayan, Michelle M.
michellelugayan@ascot.edu.ph
Sangalang, Lesel R.
leselsangalang@ascot.edu.ph
Suniega, Mark John A.
UNSPECIFIED
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Teaching (Principles and practice)
Q Science > QH Natural history - Biology > Ecology
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Puncak Alam Campus > Faculty of Education
Journal or Publication Title: Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE)
UiTM Journal Collections: Listed > Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE)
ISSN: 2600-9749
Volume: 18
Number: 1
Page Range: pp. 118-131
Keywords: Biodiversity education, Biodiversity conservation, Biodiversity protection, Knowledge, Perspective
Date: January 2022
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/113361
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