The Connection between Cognitive and Affective Dimensions of Plant Awareness in Relation to Understanding the Cooling Functions of Vegetation
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| Title: | The Connection between Cognitive and Affective Dimensions of Plant Awareness in Relation to Understanding the Cooling Functions of Vegetation |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Tereza Brcáková (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Baltic Science Education. 2025 24(6):1061-1077. |
| Availability: | Scientia Socialis Ltd. 29 K. Donelaicio Street, LT-78115 Siauliai, Republic of Lithuania. e-mail: scientia@scientiasocialis.lt; e-mail: mail.jbse@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.scientiasocialis.lt/jbse/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Plants (Botany), Knowledge Level, Value Judgment, Biodiversity, Sustainability, Ecology, Student Attitudes, Early Adolescents, Experiential Learning, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Science Education, Environmental Education |
| Geographic Terms: | Czech Republic |
| ISSN: | 1648-3898 2538-7138 |
| Abstract: | Plant Awareness is a multidimensional construct that reflects the level of an individual's perception, understanding, and valuation of plants. Enhancing Plant Awareness is vital for conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainability, given the frequent neglect of plants' ecological roles. This study analyzes the relationship between the cognitive (knowledge) and affective (attitudes) dimensions of Plant Awareness, influenced by a teaching intervention focused on the role of plants in cooling the local climate. Using a pre-test/ post-test and experimental/ control group design, 201 Czech students aged 13-15 engaged in project-based learning. The experimental group measured the cooling effect of the plants in the field using thermovision, while the control group received information solely in the classroom from the teacher. For the study, a self-constructed instrument to measure attitudes towards plants was developed (Cronbach's [alpha] = 0.85/ 0.86). Results indicated a significant positive correlation between knowledge and attitudes after intervention, highlighting the interconnectedness of these dimensions of Plant Awareness. The experimental group demonstrated improvements in both dimensions, whereas the control group showed only slight knowledge gains and a decline in attitudes. This study emphasizes the necessity of integrating climate-related functions of vegetation into education through hands-on experiences and modern technology to foster Plant Awareness. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1492194 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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