Investigation Of The Beliefs And Assessment Of The Security Feeling In Primary Education In Greece In Relationship To Rapid Onset Natural Disasters.

Abstract

The aim of the research is the awakening, participation and alertness of educators and students of Primary Education schools in Greece when it comes to rapid onset Natural Disasters pre-emption. The aim is the alertness of educators, as well as students of school units, so that they are able to face rapid onset natural disasters with prudence and composure, both during them, by putting themselves in the minimum possible danger, and after their finish, by taking part in the rehabilitation of "damages" of any kind. At an early stage, through the distribution of two questionnaires, one for educators and one for students, we invited the participants to answer questions relevant to their status and knowledge, when it comes to rapid onset natural disasters and their safe living in their school environment. In total, the participants exceeded two thousand (2,000) persons. One thousand twenty seven (1,027) educators, serving the Primary Education, and nine hundred eighty four (984) random students from all over the country, answered the digital questionnaires created through the application ArcGIS Survey123 (part of Geospatial Cloud by Esri), which is an integrated solution to the creation, distribution and analysis of survey data. From the statistical analysis of their answers, their beliefs regarding the subject examined arose and the proposed means of action is profiled, so that persons participating on the educational procedure can achieve their meaningful training, in order for them to feel safer and more aware, imparting their knowledge regarding rapid onset natural disasters. Their considering training programs about natural disasters necessary is clear, as the majority of them accept that any natural disaster is liable to occur while they are at school. The conducted research showed that the knowledge of educators and students regarding their responsibilities, as well as the necessary items and services which are essential during the occurrence of the natural phenomenon, as well as after its finish, seem to be inadequate.

A GIS-Based Assessment of Flood Hazard through Track Records over the 1886–2022 Period in Greece

“…Despite the frequency of such natural and social disasters, their severity and the damage and losses they cause, education on disasters at primary and secondary schools is unfortunately not given its proper value. This was confirmed by a survey for 2000 educators and students in Greece in 2020 [149,150]. According to the survey, 95% of the educators answered that they consider it possible for a rapid onset natural disaster to occur while they are at school.…”

“…It is thus evident that, in any case, an integrated catalog of flood events at a national level could arguably contribute to raising people's awareness regarding the severity of the phenomenon, as well as other characteristics (mainly spatial and temporal distribution, as well as relationship to urbanization). Actions need to be taken, besides those aiming to increase protection against floods and reduction of potential impacts, in order to increase people's awareness and knowledge on the factors causing floods and mitigation strategies [149,150]. These actions need to be taken for all citizens and address the importance of prevention as opposed to rehabilitation [148].…”

Education of students from Greek schools regarding natural disasters through STEAM

“…In many countries of the world, the interest of STEM education is increasing, so that social problems can be solved, economic needs for the national safety can be met and personal needs for the integration of experienced citizens can be satisfied (Corlu et al, 2014). The same goes for our country as well, where the overall feeling of Greek educators and students was studied, revealing their desire for edification programs regarding rapid ongoing natural disasters to a percentage of 95% and 87% respectively (Mereli et al, 2022). Green et al (2019) emphasize the ultimate need for environmental education, as the problems of earth increase.…”