Open AccessKnowledge and Perspective of Students Towards Biodiversity and its Conservation and Protection
Author(s) -
Ericson Esquibel Coracero,
Mark Christian T. Facun,
Gallego RB J.,
Marlon G. Lingon,
Lolong Kristina M.,
Lugayan Michelle M.,
Montesines Karl Benz G.,
Sangalang Lesel R.,
Suniega Mark John A.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
asian journal of university education/asian journal of university education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.198
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2600-9749
pISSN - 1823-7797
DOI - 10.24191/ajue.v18i1.17178
Subject(s) - biodiversity , perspective (graphical) , mindset , biodiversity conservation , curriculum , environmental resource management , geography , psychology , ecology , biology , pedagogy , environmental science , mathematics , computer science , geometry , artificial intelligence
The study aimed to assess the students’ extent of knowledge and identify their perspectives towards biodiversity and its protection and conservation. A total of 268 randomly selected students at Aurora State College of Technology were involved in the study. Survey questionnaires were used to obtain data and information which were subjected to statistical tests. The students had a moderate knowledge level on biodiversity with a mean score of 6.65 out of 10 items (SD = 1.50). Their perspective on biodiversity was leaning toward its protection and conservation, with a mean score of 7.2 out of 10 items (SD = 1.29). Factors affecting the students’ knowledge were gender (p = .003) and academic department (p = 0.003). Females and those associated with the Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences and Department of Industrial technology were found to have more knowledge than the others. Males, on the other hand, were found to have more positive perspectives towards biodiversity. Knowledge and perspective had a weak correlation with r = 0.39. Students were not well-aware, but were in support of the Philippines’ biodiversity-related laws, which could help shape their mindset and actions towards biodiversity conservation and protection. Thus, the college administration must revisit the curricula of all degree programs and ensure that students from each degree program are environmentally educated, emphasizing biodiversity conservation.
Keywords: Biodiversity education, Biodiversity conservation, Biodiversity protection, Knowledge, Perspective