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Science education is key to addressing the pollinator crisis. Student knowledge about bees, vital for pollination, varies by major, with teacher training improving understanding of their ecosystem role.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Biology Education

Background:

  • The pollinator crisis necessitates enhanced public awareness and scientific understanding.
  • While assessment tools exist, their application in evaluating student knowledge on pollinators remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess awareness of bee significance as primary pollinators among university students.
  • To explore the relationship between academic discipline and knowledge of plant-bee interactions.
  • To evaluate the impact of science education on understanding bees' role in pollination.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire on bee biology was administered to 753 students across biology, agriculture, and education disciplines.
  • The study included students from the Universities of Sevilla (Spain) and Ouro Preto (Brazil).

Main Results:

  • Student knowledge regarding bees' role in pollination is significantly influenced by their chosen field of study.
  • Future teachers in training demonstrated a heightened comprehension of bees' critical function in pollination.
  • Awareness of plant-bee interactions varied, highlighting a need for targeted educational interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Science education effectively enhances understanding of pollinators' ecological importance.
  • Integrating pollinator-focused modules into teacher training programs can improve ecological literacy.
  • Addressing the pollinator crisis requires tailored educational strategies across diverse academic fields.