Learning about Wind Power Generation with Citizens

Abstract

Recently, interest in natural power resources has been increasing. Because of this, we held a lecture using a movie as a medium to spread the knowledge that we have of natural power resources. We decided to focus on the topic of the wind power generator. In the lecture, we let participants make a model of the windmill and watch how windmills generate electricity. A pre and post questionnaire was given to each participant before and after the lecture to evaluate the level of change of knowledge of each participant regarding the wind power generator. From the questionnaires, it was apparent that the participants had changed their attitude toward the wind power generator during the lecture. Firstly, participants became more knowledgeable on the topic. Not only had their interest levels increased, but they also wanted to be more active in using this resource for energy. They felt encouraged to tell others about this resource and they also saw it as a potential energy resource in their own homes. We can conclude that the lecture had a positive effect on the participants and it worked in helping them become more knowledgeable and aware of using wind power generators as an energy resource.