Awareness of Digital Eco-Literacy Concept among Pre-service Science Teachers of the Federal University of Technology Minna

Abstract

This study investigated the awareness of digital eco-literacy concepts among pre-service science teachers of FUT Minna. The concepts under study include energy management, e waste management and digital eco-citizenship concepts. Descriptive survey research design was used for this study. This design was considered most appropriate because it is a method involving seeking and searching for opinions of pre-service science teachers at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State through the use of a questionnaire named QADIECwith areliability coefficient of 0.87 using Cronbach alpha. The questionnaire comprised two (2) section response patterns with a modified four-point awareness rating scale. The data collected was analyzed using the frequency count, percentages, mean (x) scores and standard deviation of each questionnaire item to answer the research questions with the aid of SPSS version 23. The decision rule regarding disagreeing and agreeingwas based on a mean range of 0-2.49 as disagree/rejected and a mean range of 2.50-4.0 as agree/accepted. The population for the survey study comprises 525 with a sample of 217 pre-service science teachers in FUT Minna using krejcie and Morgan (1970) table. Based on the outcome from this research, it was concluded that there was high awareness and lack of practice regarding the concepts of Digital Eco-literacy among pre-service science teachers of FUT Minna. There is growing importance of understanding and addressing the environmental impact of digital technologies, as our society becomes increasingly dependent on digital tools and platforms, it is crucial to raise awareness and educate individuals about the environmental consequences of their digital actions. This research highlights the need for educational institutions, governments, tech companies, and environmental organizations to collaborate in promoting digital eco-literacy, by integrating these concepts into education, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging sustainable practices, we can work toward a more environmentally responsible digital future.