An Analysis of Plant Image Preferences of Pre-Service Elementary School Teachers

• 발행기관: 인간식물환경학회
• 저자명: Hye Ran Kwack Eun Ae Im
• 간행물 정보: 『인간식물환경학회지(JPPE)』제28권 제1호, 45~62쪽, 전체 18쪽
• 주제분류: 자연과학 > 자연과학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.02.28

국문 초록

Background and objective: This study aimed to identify the perceptions and preferences of pre-service elementary teachers for the visual impressions of plants featured in elementary school textbooks and various foliage plants. Researchers alsoexamined participants' demographic data (gender, age, grade), plant cultivation status, and which plants they wished to grow themselves. Methods: Plants were classified according to the 2015 national textbook system, and further grouped into horticultural species, wild species, foliage plants, bulbous plants, succulents/cacti, and aquatic plants. A total of 50 plants were evaluated using the Semantic Differential Method, with seven pairs of opposite adjectives used to measure image preferences. Results: Horticultural species were rated higher in aesthetic value and perceived as more interesting than wild species, which were seen as simpler (p < .05). Wild species were rated as more natural and comfortable than succulents (p <. 05),while bulbous plants were seen as more natural and beautiful than wild species (p < .05). Succulents evoked higher interest, but horticultural species were considered more beautiful and unique (p < .05). Bulbous plants were viewed as more colorfuland beautiful than horticultural species (p < .05). Large-leaved foliage plants were rated as more colorful, beautiful, and unique, whereas small-leaved foliage plants were perceived as more comfortable, natural, and interesting (p < .05). Gender-based differences found in perceptions of wild species, horticultural species, bulbous plants, aquatic plants, and some species of foliage plants (with different shapes and small leaves). Conclusion: These findings can serve as basic data to improve the quality of plant education and expand the scope of school plant education that links textbook plants with real-life experiences.

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foliage plant herbaceous plant plant image plant preference pre-service elementary teacher