THE EFFECT OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AWARENESS

This research aims to reveal the effect of energy education, in which different teaching methods and techniques are used, on renewable energy awareness. The multidimensional energy education given within the scope of the study includes the theoretical and practical dimensions of the education, open field trips for renewable energy, and workshops. The study group consists of Vocational and Technical Anatolian high school students who will be among the decision makers of the future. In this study, qualitative and quantitative research methods were used together. One-group experimental design was used in the quantitative dimension and structured interviews were used in the qualitative dimension. Related samples t-test was used for quantitative data and content analysis was performed for qualitative data. The obtained findings show the success of multidimensional energy education in increasing energy awareness. Interview results reveal that students' statements about the environmental impacts of non-renewable energy sources increased after the education. The results of this study can help design and deliver effective energy education programs to raise awareness of renewable and non-renewable technologies and their impact on the environment.