magistrsko delo
Tjaša Lesar (Author), Iztok Tomažič (Mentor), Vesna Oražem (Co-mentor)

Abstract

Volk (Canis lupus) predstavlja največjega predstavnika družine psov in drugega največjega predstavnika zveri v Sloveniji. V preteklosti je bil zaradi nenehnega preganjanja in odstrela skoraj iztrebljen, danes pa ga ščitijo številni državni in mednarodni predpisi. Izobraževanje je poleg zakonodajnega okvirja in konkretnih rešitev na terenu ključnega pomena za njegovo ohranjanje in varovanje, saj pomembno vpliva na oblikovanje pozitivnih stališč, empatije in kritičnega mišljenja. V magistrskem delu smo želeli preveriti, kakšna so stališča in znanje osnovnošolcev o volkovih na območjih, kjer prisotnost vrste v preteklosti ni bila stalna, danes pa zaradi naravnega širjenja in zaščite ponovno poseljuje te kraje. Območje je zaradi ponovnega poseljevanja in prisotnosti volka še posebej zanimivo za raziskovanje stališč in znanja prebivalstva o njem. V raziskavo smo vključili učence 6., 7., 8. in 9. razreda. Želeli smo ugotoviti, ali se stališča in znanje o volkovih razlikujejo glede na spol, razred oz. starost in rejo pašnih živali ter ali se stališča spreminjajo glede na večjo količino usvojenega znanja. Podatke smo pridobili z anketnim vprašalnikom in preizkusom znanja. Ugotovili smo, da imajo učenci na splošno slabo znanje o volkovih, največji problem pa jim predstavlja sama biologija volka, med katero spadajo anatomija vrste, komunikacija, prehranjevanje, razmnoževanje ipd. Boljše znanje so učenci pokazali pri njegovi ekologiji, ki zajema interakcije vrste z ostalimi organizmi, njen habitat, vlogo vrste v ekosistemu in ogroženosti. Kot je bilo pričakovano, so se razlike v stališčih pojavile glede na znanje učencev. Tisti, ki so pri preizkusu znanja dosegli boljše rezultate, so varovanju volkov bolj naklonjeni in izkazujejo manj strahu pred njimi. Med spoloma nismo ugotovili razlik v znanju in stališčih, so pa več znanja in zanimanja o volkovih pokazali dečki, medtem ko so deklice kazale več strahu pred njimi. Prav tako na splošno nismo ugotovili razlik v znanju glede na razred. Največ znanja o volkovih so pokazali učenci 9. razreda, najmanj pa učenci 8. razreda. Med skupino osnovnošolcev, ki se doma ukvarjajo z rejo pašnih živali, in skupino, ki se ne, se niso pojavile razlike v stališčih in znanju o volkovih. Zanimivo je, da so malo več zanimanja za učenje o volkovih pokazali učenci, ki se doma ukvarjajo z rejo pašnih živali. Opažanje lahko nakazuje na večjo osebno povezanost z živinorejo in občutkom za odgovornost sobivanja z velikimi zvermi. Nadaljnje raziskovanje bi lahko pripomoglo k razumevanju, kako osebne izkušnje vplivajo na stališča učencev o volku. Rezultate raziskave bomo lahko uporabili za oblikovanje in vključevanje vsebin o volkovih v pouk.

Keywords

volk;znanje;stališča;učenci;spol;starost;reja pašnih živali;

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Language: Slovenian
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Typology: 2.09 - Master's Thesis
Organization: UL PEF - Faculty of Education
Publisher: [T. Lesar]
UDC: 599.744.111.1(043.2)
COBISS: 247965443 Link will open in a new window
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Secondary language: English
Secondary title: Primary school students' attitudes and knowledge about wolves in areas of species dispersal
Secondary abstract: The wolf (Canis lupus) is the largest member of the dog family and the second largest predator in Slovenia. In the past, it was almost exterminated due to constant persecution and hunting, but today it is protected by numerous national and international regulations. In addition to the legislative framework and concrete solutions in the field, education is crucial for its conservation and protection, as it has a significant impact on the formation of positive attitudes, empathy and critical thinking. In our master's thesis we wanted to examine the attitudes and knowledge of primary school pupils about wolves in areas where the species was not permanently present in the past, but it is now populating these areas due to natural expansion and protection. Due to populating and presence of wolves, this area is particularly interesting for researching the views and knowledge of the public about them. We included pupils from grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the study. We wanted to determine whether attitudes and knowledge about wolves differ according to gender, grade or age and domestic animal husbandry, and whether attitudes change with the amount of knowledge acquired. We obtained the data using a questionnaire and knowledge test. We identified that pupils generally have poor knowledge about wolves, with the biggest problem being the biology of the wolf itself, including the anatomy of the species, communication, feeding, reproduction, etc. Pupils demonstrated better knowledge of wolf ecology, which includes the species interactions with other organisms, its habitat, its role in the ecosystem, etc. and its endangered status. As expected, differences in attitudes emerged based on knowledge. Those who achieved better results in the knowledge test are more supportive of wolf conservation and show less fear towards them. We did not find any significant differences in knowledge and attitudes between genders, but boys showed more knowledge and interest in wolves, while girls showed more fear towards them. Similarly, we did not find any significant differences in knowledge based on grade level. Ninth graders demonstrated the most knowledge about wolves, while eighth graders demonstrated the least. There were no significant differences in attitudes and knowledge about wolves between the group of primary pupils who keep livestock at home and the group who do not. Interestingly, pupils who come from livestock breeding farms showed slightly more interest in learning about wolves. This observation may indicate a greater personal connection to livestock farming and a sense of responsibility for coexisting with large animals. Further research could help to understand how personal experiences influence pupils’ attitudes toward wolves. The results can be used to develop and incorporate content about wolves into the school curriculum.
Secondary keywords: wolf;knowledge;attitudes;students;gender;age;animal husbandry;Osnovnošolsko učenje in poučevanje;Biologija;Univerzitetna in visokošolska dela;
Type (COBISS): Master's thesis/paper
Study programme: 0
Thesis comment: Univ. v Ljubljani, Pedagoška fak., Poučevanje
Pages: 1 spletni vir (1 datoteka PDF (49 str.))
ID: 27338226