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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES AMONG SELECTED POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES STUDENTS, STA. MESA, MANILA, FIRST SEMESTER SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009

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Paper Presented during the PASUC NCR National Higher Education

Research Forum Philippine Normal University, February 13 - 14, 2013



State of the Environment: Issues and Concerns



Our world’s resources are under enormous pressure.



ISSUES: POINTS under dispute Air Pollution

Greenhouse Effect

Global Warming Ozone

Depletion Climate Change Water Pollution Solid Waste Loss of

Biodiversity



AIR POLLUTION



Greenhouse Effect



Climate Change



Ozone Depletion



Water Pollution



Loss of Biodiversity



ABSTRACT This study aimed to provide information on the awareness of selected students of PUP Main on Environmental Science concepts for the First Semester, School Year 2008-2009. The descriptive correlation method of research was utilized. Results show that the students in general, possess satisfactory knowledge, desirable attitude and desirable practices towards environmental conservation.



RationaleYouth have always been regarded with both special concerns and special responsibilities in relation to the environment. Undoubtedly, they would be greatly affected by a number of environment risks and hazards we all inherited from our ancestors. They are expected to engage in new form of environmental action and activism that will hopefully generate more effective responses to environmental challenges.



Though we are waking up to the need to change our attitudes and practices concerning the environment, our efforts are not exerted fast enough to avert the dire consequences of our negligence. We as educators should then work hard together so as to motivate our youth to save our environment not only for themselves but also for the future generations.



STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aimed to provide information on the awareness of selected students of PUP Main on Environmental Science concepts for the First Semester, School Year 2008-2009.



Methodology• The descriptive correlation

investigation method of research was used which aimed at determining the knowledge on, attitudes towards, and practices on environmental conservation among selected students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila and the relationships of the variables to each other.



The test and questionnaires were administered to 394 students randomly selected. In determining the number of respondents, the Slovin formula or sample size was used. Students were selected using the stratified proportional random sampling.



The data needed for the study were obtained using the Test of Knowledge on Environmental Conservation, the Questionnaires on Attitudes and Practices Towards Environmental Conservation designed by Mr. Marvin L. Cadorniga of Philippine Science High School Western Visayas.



The questionnaires were divided into three parts:

• Part I. Test of Knowledge on Environmental Conservation for PUP students

• Part II. Questionnaires on Attitudes Towards Environmental Conservation for PUP students

• Part III. Questionnaires on Practices Towards Environmental Conservation for PUP students



Statistical Treatment• The proponent conducted the tests in the different colleges in PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila which were randomly selected. The data were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted using mean as inferential statistics.



Results and Discussions

Level of Knowled

ge

Number of

Students

Percentage

Excellent 22 5.58

Good 124 31.47

Satisfactory 201 51.02

Poor 47 11.93

Table 1. Level of Knowledge on Environmental Conservation of Selected PUP Students



Total = 394 Mean Score = 7 (Integration:

“Satisfactory” Level of Knowledge)

Level of Knowledge

Score

Excellent 12-15

Good 8-11

Satisfactory 4-7

Poor 0-3



Table 1 shows the Level of Knowledge on Environmental Conservation of Selected PUP Students.

• It shows that only 22 out of 394 students or 5.58 percent have “excellent” knowledge on environmental conservation. 124 out of 394 students or 31.47 have “good” knowledge on environmental conservation.

• The students, in general, possess satisfactory knowledge on environmental conservation.



Table 2. Desirability of Attitudes Towards Environmental Conservation of Selected PUP Students

Desirability of

Attitudes

Number of

Students

Percentage

Highly Desirable

126 31.98

Desirable 200 50.76

Moderately Desirable

43 10.91

Undesirable 18 4.57

Highly Undesirable

7 1.78



Table 2 shows the Desirability of Attitude Towards Environmental Conservation of Selected PUP Students.

• It shows that 126 out of 394 students or 31.98 percent have “highly desirable” attitude towards environmental conservation, 200 out of 394 or 50.76 percent have “desirable” attitude.

• The students, in general, possess desirable attitude towards environmental conservation.



Table 3. Desirability of Practices Towards Environmental Conservation of Selected PUP Students

Desirability of

Attitudes

Number of

Students

Percentage

Highly Desirable

112 28.43

Desirable 125 31.73Moderately Desirable

72 18.27

Undesirable

57 14.47

Highly Undesirabl

e

28 7.11



Table 3 shows the Desirability of Practices towards Environmental Conservation of Selected PUP Students. * It shows that 112 out of 394 students or 28.43 percent have “highly desirable” practices of environmental conservation, 125 out of 394 or 31.73 percent have “desirable” practices. * The students, in general, possess desirable attitude towards environmental conservation.



CONCLUSIONS• From the foreground findings of

the study, the researcher arrived at the following conclusions:

• The students, in general, possess satisfactory knowledge on environmental conservation.

• The students, in general, possess desirable attitude toward environmental conservation.

• The students, in general, possess desirable practices towards environmental conservation.



RECOMMENDATIONS • Curriculum planners should integrate

environmental concepts in all subjects.• Deans and chairpersons of all

college/subject areas should include all discussions of environmental science concepts in Faculty Development Seminars.

• Researches are encouraged to conduct similar studies in other schools.

• Administrators, deans, and chairpersons should hold meetings to discuss environmental science concepts to improve awareness among the stakeholders.

• Government should intensify information dissemination campaigns on environmental concerns



“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.” ― Chief Seattle


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