Gender Differences in Environmental Sustainability Attitudes among Pre-Service Science Teachers in Selected Teacher Training Colleges in Tanzania
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: 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.
Author: Edgar Fidel Nderego
Institution: Open University of Tanzania
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411516628