Teacher training in sustainable development for biodiversity preservation.

Abstract

The article presented below contains addressed elements in the research identified under the title "Teacher Training in
Sustainable Development for Biodiversity Preservation" held in the Unidad Educativa "Jose Ramón Traspuesto" from the Barinitas parish,
Bolivar municipality of Barinas state. It is a research which development corresponds to the quantitative paradigm, in the form of a feasible
project, supported by a field descriptive research. The study sample is composed of 52 teachers of the institution. Gathering the required
information was made through the survey technique, and as an instrument was designed an integrated questionnaire composed of 20 items
with alternatives Always (S), sometimes (AV) and never (N). Also it is used to review theoretical approaches related to the topic of study. For
validation of the instrument I was called to the Expert Judgment and Coefficient Ranges Ratio (CPR). The instrument reliability was
calculated by Cronbach Alpha statistic. The data collected were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results show: low participation
of teachers in courses and workshops on environmental issues (sustainable development, biodiversity). Strategies knowledge and limited duty
for achievements in the environmental area. A high percentage of teachers who do not take a proactive approach to solving environmental
problems of local, national and global. Lack of interest also observed by handling information related to the content and application of laws,
treaties and conventions of environmental nature. On the other hand it could be detected deficiencies in relation to the use of information and
communications technology in the development of academic activities, as well as in promoting environmental values and balanced relations
among members of the community. Another aspect to improve is involved with the fact that teachers are reluctant to get involved in
promoting activities for the protection of biodiversity and the adoption of healthy lifestyles by citizens. Such results led the author to propose
the implementation of the teacher education program that allows teachers from the school under analysis are updated and can take actions to
facilitate the active participation of the other members of the community in the defense and conservation environmental resources.