Perceptions of social studies teachers on the relationship between environment and non-governmental organizations

In this study, it is aimed to understand the perceptions of social studies teachers about the relationship between the environment and non-governmental organizations and Data emerging in the light of this relationship are aimed to give direction on issues such as social studies education, environmental education, and the relationship of environmental non-governmental organizations with education. The participants of the research; Social studies teachers who work in Yozgat and Kütahya provinces and have various terms of office are formed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. Within this context the data obtained were analyzed with the content analysis method, which is one of the analysis methods specific to qualitative research. As a result of our research, it was seen that social studies teachers put forward many views between the environment and civil society. In line with these views, it is seen that social studies teachers attach great importance to environmental non-governmental organizations in terms of education, awareness and environmental protection.However, they argued that the impact of environmental non-governmental organizations was limited in meeting the grand meanings assumed. The inadequacy of the interaction of environmental non-governmental organizations with the social studies course and schools has been mentioned. Considering the categories created from these views, it can be said that the perceptions of social studies teachers about the environment and non-governmental organizations are gathered at a positive point.