Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.15267/keses.2021.40.2.227

A Study on the Ecocentric Worldview of Elementary School Students  

Kim, Hee-Seok (Deagu Shinmae Elementary School)
Paik, Seoung-Hey (Korea National University of Education)
Publication Information
Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education / v.40, no.2, 2021 , pp. 227-238 More about this Journal
Abstract
Ecocentric worldview is considered as worldview that overcomes present environment problems and increases animal right. This study explores the formation of an ecocentric worldview for 4th-6th graders based on Peter Singer's research that divides the development of morality into family-centered, species-centered, and ecocentric worldview. The subjects of this study were 77 4th graders, 84 5th graders, and 91 6th graders in Daegu Metro- politan City. The results of surveying students' worldview based on the questionnaire developed by dividing into 6 questions are as follows. In most of the items in grades 4-6, the rate of formation of a species-centered worldview or a family-centered worldview was higher than that of an ecocentric worldview. However, in the case of 6th grade students was significantly higher than in other grades because they learned lesson on wolf restoration in the 5th grade science class. This may be seen as an effect of education, but since the ecocentric worldview did not appear high in other questions, it is reasonable to assume that 6th graders simply recited what they learned rather than forming a true ecocentric worldview. Therefore, there is a need for education that can help students to think, judge, and act on the basis of the ecocentric worldview consistently in any situation, rather than just memorizing the knowledge of the ecocentric worldview learned.
Keywords
ecocentric worldview; species-centered worldview; family-centered worldview; elementary school students; science curriculum;
Citations & Related Records
연도 인용수 순위
  • Reference
1 Paik, L. (1996). Civilization crisis and cultural transition: For the ecological worldview. Min-eumsa.
2 Seo, K. (2017). Exploratory study of animal respect education applying 'the theory of global life' -Focusing on relationship, Korea Natinal University of Education.
3 Kim, M. (2003). Narrative natures of science teaching based on Polanyi's epistemology. Doctoral thesis, Korea National University of Education.
4 Bu, S. (2007). Study on the nature of teacher knowledge based on Polanyi's epistemology: An integrative development of theory and practice. Doctoral thesis, Ewha Womans University.
5 Khan, A. A., & Khader, S. A. (2014). An approach for externalization of expert tacit knowledge using a query management system in an e-learning environment. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 15(6).
6 Pozzali, A. (2008). Tacit knowledge, implicit learning and scientific reasoning. Mind & Society, 7, 227-237.   DOI
7 Choi, H. (2011). Animal moral status and speciesism. Human.Enviroment.Future, No. 6, 87-111
8 Goranzon, B., Hammaren, M., & Ennals, R. (Eds.). (2006). Dialogue, skill and tacit knowledge. Wiley.
9 Gourlay, S. (2006). Towards conceptual clarity for 'tacit knowledge': A review of empirical studies. Knowledge Management Research and Practice, 4(1), 60-69.   DOI
10 Hoe, S. L. (2006). Tacit knowledge, Nonaka and Takeuchi SECI model and informal knowledge processes. International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior.
11 Kim, J., Kim, J., & Paik, S. (2017). The effect of the ecosystem and the environment based on Polanyi's epistemology on 6th grade Elementary school students. Convergence Education Research, 3, 1-22.
12 Ministry of Education. (2015). Elementary.middle school curriculum. 2015-74. separate volumes 9.
13 Singer, P. (1975). Animal liberation. Yeonamseoga.
14 Singer, P. (2012). The expanding circle: Ethics, evolution, and moral progress. Yeonamseoga.
15 Jang, S. (1994). Expansion of personal knowledge. Kyoyookbook.
16 Andersson, J., & Ostman, L. (2015). A transactional way of analysing the learning of 'Tacit Knowledge'. Interchange, 46(3), 271-287.   DOI
17 Kang, Y., & Park, D. (2008). The effects of SECI model applying learning on studying motive in elementary physical education class. The Korean Society of the Elementary Physical Education, 14(2), 157-169.
18 Karen Edge. (2013). Rethinking knowledge management: Strategies for enhancing district-level teacher and leader tacit knowledge sharing. Leadership and Policy in Schools, 12, 227-255.   DOI
19 Jung, H. (2017). Effects of pet experience and empathy on attitudes toward animal experiments. The Graduate School Seoul National University.
20 Nonaka, I., & Krogh, G. (2009). Tacit knowledge and knowledge conversion: Controversy and advancement in organizational knowledge creation theory. Organization Science, 20(3), 635-652.   DOI
21 Kim, Y., & Hong, S. (2008). Development of a knowledge management promotion system of utilizing the SECI model in production fields. Journal of the Society of Korea Industrial and Systems Engineering, 31(2), 1-10.
22 Lim, K., & Lim, W. (2007). Educational psychology. Hakjisa.
23 Noh, S. (2007). Curriculum and teaching methods seen in ecology. Comprehensive Education Research, 5(1), 75-94.