Abstract:

This research is an experimental study conducted in order to examine the effect of disaster and earthquake trainings given by using simulation teaching method on disaster preparedness of middle school students in Bursa Disaster Education Center. The population of the study consists of 7th grade students studying in secondary schools in the city center of Bursa, and the sample consists of 7th grade students from Bursa Fevzi Çakmak Secondary School. Experimental (N = 48) and control (N = 48) groups of the study were selected by simple random sampling method. During the research process, experimental group students were trained through simulations in the Disaster Training Center, and the control group was trained in the traditional method (direct instruction, demonstration and making) of disasters and ways of protection from earthquakes. Pre-test before the training and post-test 2 months after the training was applied to both groups. SPSS-22 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) package program was used for data analysis. McNemar test for dependent variables and chi-square analysis for independent variables were used to compare the preparedness levels. According to the findings of the research, it was determined that the experimental group students were better prepared for disaster planning, disaster and emergency bag preparation and meeting point determination after the training, but there was no change in the control group in this regard. As a result, it has been determined that the simulation teaching method is very effective in disaster preparedness training. In order to be a disaster-resistant society, it can be suggested that such trainings should be given more place in schools and more effective use of disaster education centers.

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