Kastamonu University Journal of Forestry Faculty

Abstract

Aim of study: The aim of this study is to experience the
perception levels of primary school students of cultural landscape values
through educational techniques based on verbal conversation-interview, active
learning and visual perception studies performed in the archaeological site
example.

Area of study: Laodikeia archaeological site, which is
located within the boundaries of Pamukkale district of Denizli province and is
the near neighbor of Seren Bayraktar Primary School, was selected as the
sampling area.

Material and Methods: The students' levels of perception
of cultural landscape values were measured by theoretical and practical
informing performed in the Laodikeia ancient city archaeological site and
through observation-exploration studies, and their levels of awareness, of
cultural landscape values were measured by written and drawing (free painting)
applications.

Main results: In the evaluation made, it was determined
that the fact that students learn verbal information by experiencing with
visual data increased their levels of perception and awareness.

Research highlights: These practical experiences, that
is, personal experiences, can improve students' understanding and connection
with the cultural landscape, and the foundations of protecting the past will be
laid. It will contribute to thinking about the necessity of using by protecting
as a whole. In this context, social landscape studies are important in that
they can support people's historical landscape management by reading their
perceptions.