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Javier Bobo-Pinilla; Javier Marcos-Walias; Jaime Delgado Iglesias; Roberto Reinoso Tapia – Journal of Biological Education, 2024
Plant blindness refers to the tendency of people to overlook and undervalue plants in their environment, which can have negative consequences for both the environment and human well-being. As pre-service teachers play a key role in shaping the environmental attitudes and knowledge of future generations, it is important to assess their level of…
Descriptors: Plants (Botany), Consciousness Raising, Botany, Science Education
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Sílvia Ferreira; Helena Simões – Science Education International, 2024
Biodiversity is a multidimensional concept, and its integration into school curricula is essential for promoting sustainable development. Plants are central to the biodiversity of ecosystems; however, student teachers often fail to recognize them and understand their importance. This phenomenon, known as "plant blindness," was first…
Descriptors: Biodiversity, Scientific Concepts, Plants (Botany), Identification