Gender Differences in Environmental Sustainability Attitudes among Pre-Service Science Teachers in Selected Teacher Training Colleges in Tanzania
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https://doi.org/10.61538/huria.vi.1633Keywords:
Gender Differences, Sustainability attitudes, Pre-service teachers, and Teacher Training CollegesAbstract
This study aimed to assess gender differences in sustainability attitudes among pre-service teachers in Tanzania. A total of 926 pre-service science teachers (486 males and 440 females) from five teacher training colleges participated in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire which essentially measured the participants’ sustainability attitudes. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and an independent sample t-test were employed to analyze the data. The results revealed that pre-service teachers generally exhibited positive sustainability attitudes, with an average mean score of 3.96. However, no significant gender differences between male and female pre-service teachers were found in sustainability attitudes (t(924) = 1.455, p = 0.146). The study recommends educational institutions prioritize on innovative pedagogical approaches that instill environmental responsibility to all students. Future research should explore other factors beyond gender that may affect sustainability attitudes.Downloads
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2025-06-20
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