Ozone Layer Depletion in Children’s Books Available in Greece: examining accuracy in the representation of causes of ozone layer depletion in texts

Kazantzidou, Dimitra; Kotsis, Konstantinos T.

doi:10.1007/s10583-023-09524-0

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“…The same researchers in another research showed errors and inaccuracies about the environment in fairy tale books (Kazantzidou & Kotsis, 2017). Also, the representation of the ozone layer in children's trade books about ozone layer depletion contains errors and is a possible source of alternative ideas for children (Kazantzidou & Kotsis, 2023a, 2023b.…”

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Errors and inaccuracies about celestial bodies in the Greek texts of children’s fiction books about atmospheric pollution

Kazantzidou,

Kotsis

2023

International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning

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This paper examines children’s fiction books on air pollution in terms of the accuracy of their content in the representation of celestial bodies. The qualitative content analysis identifies and records in the text of 18 books passages containing errors and inaccuracies about celestial bodies. The passages are organized and presented in a category system while also being linked to the possible alternative ideas they may generate in children. The results show that the Earth, the planets, the Sun, and the stars are only sometimes represented based on scientific standards. Finally, the common errors and inaccuracies are presented. At the same time, suggestions are made for using these books in teaching and learning in science and environmental education in order to avoid misconceptions from their students.

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confidence: 94%

Errors and inaccuracies about celestial bodies in the Greek texts of children’s fiction books about atmospheric pollution

Kazantzidou,

Kotsis

2023

International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning

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“…As far as fairy tales are concerned, those of Andersen, Perrault, and the Brothers Grimm are considered particularly popular as they have been translated into many languages (Zipes, 2015). Indeed, the accuracy of their content has been examined in terms of environmental sciences (Kazantzidou & Kotsis, 2017, 2023a, 2023b, but not in terms of sciences. Also, the accuracy of the content of fairy tales has been examined for celestial bodies (Kazantzidou & Kotsis, 2023c).…”

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Misconceptions for concepts in sciences in Charles Perrault’s fairy tales

Kazantzidou,

Kotsis

2023

AQUADEMIA

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This study examines the accuracy of the content of Charles Perrault’s fairy tales in terms of sciences. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze seven fairy tales. The texts were examined to identify and record the scientific mistakes and inaccuracies and the alternative ideas they may create in children. Errors and inaccuracies were organized into a four-category system. The results provide teachers with incorrect representations of physical concepts and phenomena in fairy tales. Finally, proposals are presented for utilizing these books in teaching sciences.

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“…The same researchers (Kazantzidou, & Kotsis, 2023b) found misconceptions on the representations of the celestial bodies in fairy tale texts. In addition (Kazantzidou, & Kotsis, 2023c;Kazantzidou, & Kotsis, 2023d) they examine the ozone layer depletion in children's books available in Greece: examining accuracy in the representation of causes of ozone layer depletion in texts.…”

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Misconceptions about Science Concepts in Traditional Fairy Tales

Kotsis

2023

JETM

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Fairy tales, cherished for generations, often incorporate elements of magic and wonder. While not intended to be scientific, they sometimes introduce misconceptions about fundamental science concepts. This paper explores common misconceptions about science found in traditional fairy tales, aiming to shed light on how these stories may contribute to a misunderstanding of scientific principles and the potential consequences of perpetuating such misconceptions.

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Ozone Layer Depletion in Children’s Books Available in Greece: examining accuracy in the representation of causes of ozone layer depletion in texts

Cited by 4 publications

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Errors and inaccuracies about celestial bodies in the Greek texts of children’s fiction books about atmospheric pollution

Errors and inaccuracies about celestial bodies in the Greek texts of children’s fiction books about atmospheric pollution

Misconceptions for concepts in sciences in Charles Perrault’s fairy tales

Misconceptions about Science Concepts in Traditional Fairy Tales

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