Abstract:

The aim of this research is to determine opinions of the preservice science teachers relate to sustainable development. Survey research method was used in this research. The sample consists of 143 preservice science teachers. Open-ended questionnaire was used for data collection. Three open ended questions were asked to the preservice science teachers in the questionnaire. Qualitative findings obtained from the questionnaire were subjected to content analysis and benefited from coding. The codes were formed by using the qualitative findings obtained from the questionnaire. Within each theme, an example was taken from the statements that the preservice science students had said, and the tables were presented to the readers with frequency and percentage values. At the end of this research, it was found that 38% of preservice science teachers explained the sustainable development as “the transfer of natural resources to future generations”. It is possible to contribute to raising awareness by providing preservice science teachers with projects that include the concept of "sustainable development" in the content of their undergraduate courses.

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