An Examination of Pre-Service Teachers’ Awareness of Global Climate Change and Their Literacy on Renewable Energy Sources

The aim of this study is to examine the literacy of pre-service teachers from different disciplines regarding renewable energy sources and their awareness of global climate change in terms of various variables. For this purpose, the research was conducted using a descriptive survey model. The study group consisted of 196 pre-service teachers selected through purposive sampling. According to the results, no significant difference was found between genders for either variable, whereas, a significant difference was found in favor of the primary education department. Furthermore, when the difference in global climate change awareness was examined according to the levels of literacy regarding renewable energy sources, it was found that those with higher literacy levels also had higher awareness of global climate change. Finally, when pre-service teachers’ literacy regarding renewable energy sources was analyzed based on their awareness of global climate change, it was observed that there were significant differences between moderate and low levels, as well as between high and low levels of awareness. To conclude it is important to determine the current situation regarding pre-service teachers’ awareness of global climate change and their literacy about renewable energy sources together, as such an examination contributes to addressing the increasingly destructive environmental problems of today.