Abstract:

The aim of the study is to determine the level of disaster awareness of preservice teacher. No other research has been found in which the disaster awareness has been determined with different dimensions. For this reason, how and in what extent is disaster awareness of teacher candidates in accordance with the sub-dimensions it is important to determine when considering the deficiencies in the literature. This research was conducted in order to determine disaster awareness levels of teacher candidates who are studying in different programs. This study was conducted in a relational screening model using quantitative research method. Sample of the study consists of 748 preservice teachers studying in departments of primary school teaching, social studies teaching, science teaching and mathematics teaching at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University in the academic year 2016-2017. In the selection of sample, appropriate sampling method was used. "Disaster Awareness Scale" consisting of 36 items and 4 sub- dimensions developed by researchers was used for the collection of data to carry out the purpose of the research. Collected data for research were analyzed using statistical methods. According to the results of the study, it was determined that the disaster awareness of the teacher candidates were medium-level and the disaster awareness of those who experienced disaster were higher. In addition, it was founded that disaster awareness of senior students higher than those of the first-grade students.

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