Abstract:

– The purpose of this research is to improve ‘Environmental Literacy Scale’ related to the components of environmental literacy for secondary school students. In this research, survey model is used. In order to specify the validity and reliability of the tests and scales, pilot scheme are done with 258 secondary school students. As a result of the pilot scheme, “Enviromental Knowledge Test” (EKT) consists of 19 multiple choice questions, “Enviromental Affect Scale” (EAS) consists of 15 questions in type of five point likert scale, “Enviromental Behavior Scale” (EBS) consists of 12 questions in type of seven point likert scale, and “Cognitive Skill Interview Form” (CSIF) consists of 1 closed ended and 2 open ended questions are prepared. The reliability analysis are made by using Kuder Richardson 20 (KR-20) internal consistency for knowledge test, Cronbach Alpha (α) for item discrimination, item difficulty index and affect and behaviour scales, coder reliability for internal coefficient of consistence and interview form. As a result of the validity and reliability studies, it is seen that “Environmental Literacy Scale” is valid and reliable

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