Global Trends in Teacher Education: A Study of Contribution of Scientific Aptitude and Scientific Attitude to Develop Environmentally Sensitive Practices

Abstract

This research paper attempts to explore the extent of which scientific attitude and scientific aptitude help in improving environmentally sensitive behavior among students. In this paper environmental practices pertaining to conservation of nature, control of noise pollution water conservation health and hygiene, energy conservation and limiting use of poly products have been taken into consideration. The sample consisted of 480 students who are studying in IX and X standards. It is found that scientific attitude is influencing environmental practices of children whereas scientific aptitude is not/ Curiosity and open – mindedness components of scientific attitudes do contribute in developing environment sensitive of behavior among secondary
school students. Environmental practices that could be developed through scientific attitude are conservation of nature control of horse pollution and limited use of poly products.