Water in Society: An Interdisciplinary Course to Support Undergraduate Students’ Water Literacy

Forbes, Cory T.; Brozović, Nicholas; Franz, Trenton E.; Lally, Diane; Petitt, Destini N.

doi:10.2505/4/jcst18_048_01_36

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“…Learning contents, projects, or activities planned with a multidisciplinary approach may provide a successful and permanent increase in citizens' water literacy levels. In their study, Forbes et al (2018) found that, after participating in a course developed with a multi-disciplinary approach, there was an increase in the post-test scores of the students compared to the pre-test scores. This result supports the necessity of acting with a multidisciplinary approach in the development of water literacy.…”

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Examining the Water Literacy Levels of High School Students According to Some Variables

Sözcü

Türker

2020

Asian Journal of Education and Training

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As the world population increases, the issue of using freshwater resources efficiently becomes more important. Using water, which is an indispensable resource for life, consciously and sustainably, to be sensitive, in short, to be water literate is a necessity for all citizens of the world. Turkey is a country living water scarcity. Therefore, it is a country where water literacy studies should conduct. As it is the first comprehensive study of water literacy in Turkey, the present study becomes significant in the field. This study aims to determine the water literacy levels of high school students in Turkey. In the present study, Data was gathered through the Water Literacy Questionnaire. The Water Literacy Questionnaire was designed by Sözcü and Türker (2020) and consists of three sections. The questionnaire was applied to 3202 high school students living in different regions. As a result of the study, the water literacy of high school students was at 'Good Level' in general. When the sub-dimensions of water literacy were analyzed, high school students were very good at water-saving and good at water sensitivity, but remain at medium level in terms of water consciousness. In light of the results, some recommendations have been made to increase water literacy.

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“…A multi-disciplinary approach is required for an element that affects all life and activities, such as water. Forbes, Brozović, Franz, Lally, and Petitt (2018) determined that after the multidisciplinary courses, undergraduate students increased their knowledge about water. This result reveals the importance of the multidisciplinary approach.…”

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2020

Asian Journal of Education and Training

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“…By incorporating transdisciplinary perspectives on water education, schools can create a more informed and engaged citizenship, capable of making positive changes towards sustainable water use (de Lázaro Torres, 2020). Real-life examples help students understand the impact of water issues also on the community level (e.g., Cosens et al, 2011;Forbes et al, 2018;Riskowski et al, 2009). This means SL at the primary school level is critical for effective participation in discussions and making informed decisions on issues related to science and technology, such as access to clean water and sanitation for all residents and promoting water conservation (e.g., Komarulzaman et al, 2019).…”

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Finnish primary school students’ perceptions on water systems: Exploring sources and usage at home and in society

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Havu-Nuutinen,

Kontkanen

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed

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Previous studies have shown that making informed decisions about water issues requires socio-scientific reasoning (SSR), which is challenging for primary school students. This study focuses on third and fourth graders’ (n=101) perceptions regarding water systems, water sources and usage patterns both at home and within society. The primary school students participated in a water project that lasted for eight lessons. The study was a case study and the data consisted of audio recordings of group conversations on tasks given in the lessons. The students’ perceptions were analyzed using inductive content analysis and structure of observed learning outcome-taxonomy. Students discussed the significance of using water for drinking, food preparation, and maintaining personal hygiene. Students highlighted conservation, health, environmental and household aspects when discussing water conservation and water purification. There is a need to empower primary school students through building scientific literacy and SSR to inform evidence-based decisions related to water issues.

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An investigation of undergraduate students’ spatial thinking about groundwater

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2021

Journal of Geography in Higher Education

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Water in Society: An Interdisciplinary Course to Support Undergraduate Students’ Water Literacy

Cited by 15 publications

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Examining the Water Literacy Levels of High School Students According to Some Variables

Examining the Water Literacy Levels of High School Students According to Some Variables

Finnish primary school students’ perceptions on water systems: Exploring sources and usage at home and in society

An investigation of undergraduate students’ spatial thinking about groundwater

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