scholarly journals Difficulties facing the science teacher before serving during the period of practical education in the Republic of Yemen: الصعوبات التي تواجه معلم العلوم قبل الخدمة أثناء فترة التربية العملية في الجمهورية اليمنية

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Salam Mohammed Suleiman Al - Hadabi
Keyword(s):  
Science Teacher ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Statistical Procedures ◽  
Practical Education ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Academic Year

The purpose of this study was to find out the difficulties encountered by pre-service science teachers (PSTs) enrolled in practicum program at faculty of education-Amran University in Yemen. In addition, the study has aimed to find out the statistical signification differences of the main scores of PSTs' estimating of difficulties faced PSTs. To this end, a questionnaire which consists of 64 items all about the practicum difficulties encountered by PSTs was developed by the researcher. Content validity as well as reliabilit of the questionnaire was calculated. Cronbach alpha coefficient of the instrument was found to be (0.78). The questionnaire was conducted during the 2ndsemester of the academic year 2015/2016 to 150 PSTs who randomly selected from a population consists of 417 PSTs. Data of this study was analyzed by different statistical procedures through using SPSS program. Results of the study revealed that 39 (61%) of the questionnaire items ranked as the highest difficulties faced the participants during the practicum program; 7 items (11%) ranked as a medium difficulties; and 18 items (28%) as the lowest difficulties faced PSTs. In addition, it was founded that there are statistical significant differences at α=0.05 in the mean scores of PSTs' estimating of difficulties faced PSTs in all groups ‘comparisons for all subscales except for three comparisons. Based on the results of these studies, some recommendations and similar studies were stated to be studied.

scholarly journals Understanding Acid and Base Concepts among Chemistry and Biology Pre-service Teachers at Faculty of Education in Amran University–Yemen

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulsalam Sulaiman Dawood Al-Hadabi
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Acid And Base ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Academic Year

This study aimed to find out Yemeni chemistry and biology pre-service teachers' (YCBPSTs) understanding of acid and base concepts. To this end, a cross sectional study was conducted on a sample consisted of 246 subjects that were selected from 590 of CBPSTs enrolled in the preparation program of science pre-service teachers (SPSTs) at faculty of education-Amran university in Yemen. An acid-base test, 24 multiple-choice questions, was developed as an instrument to carry out this study. Content validity as well as reliability of the instrument were calculated. Cronbach alpha coefficient of the instrument was found to be (0.72). Results of this study revealed that the overall scores of all participants were low. Hence the percentages of the average scores achieved on the overall acid-base test and its scales for all participants were respectively (38%, 40%, 36%, and 36%). In addition, it was found that no statistical significant difference in the mean of achievement scores on the test in all groups' comparisons except for the ones that dealt with the academic year. Based on results of the study, it was recommend to widen its scope by conducting different studies that explore the YCPSTs’ understanding of other chemistry concepts in different program preparation of YCPSTs.         

scholarly journals Determining science teacher candidates’ comprehension level of equations

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 467
Author(s):  
Sevgül Çalış ◽  
N. Remziye Ergül
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Science Teacher ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Mathematical Structure ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Mathematical Correlation ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Academic Year

It is commonly known that mathematics is used in many subjects in physics and chemistry courses and the relations between mathematics and variables are more easily understood. These courses also comprise a number of equations that correspond to a mathematical correlation and are also called formulas. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to determine the level of science teachers to verbally express the meaning of the equations given and comprehension of the mathematical structure of equations.The data obtained with the help of open-ended questions were analyzed by the content analysis method, one of the qualitative research methods. According to the data obtained, code, category and themes were created.The study was carried out with science teacher candidates studying at the Faculty of Education of Uludag University in the 2017 and 2018 academic year. When the obtained data were evaluated, it was found that majority of the teacher candidates had difficulty in expressing fully the concept of equation, and in perceiving the mathematical structure of the equations and in drawing the graphs of the equations.

scholarly journals The reality of practicing active learning by science teachers in Madinah: واقع ممارسة معلمات العلوم بالمدينة المنورة للتعلم النشط

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (32) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khulood Abdullah Al- Subiee, Rashdan bin Humaid Al Mutrafi
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Science Teacher ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Small Degree ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Practice Of Science

  The aim of this research is to uncover the reality of the practice of science teachers in Medina for active learning, the researcher used a note card consisting of 21 phrases divided into two axes: the axis of introducing students to the objectives of the lesson, and the axis of lesson executing skill. The tool was applied after verifying its reliability and consistency. Where the research was applied to the intentional sample consisted of (10) teachers who teach science in the second semester of the academic year 1439/ 1440 H, 2018/2019 AD. The research found that: The science teacher did practice the skill of introducing students to the objectives of the lesson to a small degree of an average of (0.80), and that the science teacher was practicing the skill of implementing the lesson to a small degree of an average of (1.44). Finally, the reality of the practice of science teachers in Medina for active learning got an average of (1.25), which was a small degree. In light of the results, a number of recommendations and suggestions were made to activate the practice of science teachers for active learning.    

scholarly journals I-CLORE Teaching Material Based on Katupat Kandangan Local Wisdom on the Topic of Heat and Temperature

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Lutfiyanti Fitriah
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Student Activities ◽  
First Semester ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Department Faculty ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Larger Sample

The research aimed to focus on describing the practicality of teaching material based on katupat Kandangan local wisdom which arranged by I-CLORE (Islamic-Connecting to Local Wisdom, Organizing, Reflecting, dan Extending) learning model. This research was a research and development study, with the development model of ADDIE. The subjects of this research were first-semester students of the 2019/2020 academic year in the Physics Education Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin who learned Fundamental of Physics 1. The data were obtained through the questionnaire and observation sheet. The data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The result of the research showed that the practicality was very good because the mean score of easy to use, benefit, time efficiency, and interest was 4.29. Then, the mean score of lecturer activities implementation and the mean score of student activities implementation were 4.72 and 4.31 in very good category. The conclusion of this research is the teaching material was practical. Therefore, this teaching material can be used in Fundamental of Physics 1 course and tested in another experiment with a larger sample.

scholarly journals The Views of Pre-Service Teachers Regarding the Effectiveness of Peer Assisted Learning Method in the Science and Technology Laboratory Practices Course

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 211
Author(s):  
Yeter Şimşekli ◽  
Dilek Zeren Özer ◽  
Sema Nur Güngör
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Student Evaluation ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Primary Teachers ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Peer Assisted Learning ◽  
Evaluation Form ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Peer Teachers ◽  
Academic Year

The purpose of this study is to show the views of pre-service teachers about peer-assisted learning method which is a common practice. The peer student group of the research sample (N:40) consisted of 2nd grade pre-service primary teachers attending the Uludag University Faculty of Education during the 2010-2011 academic year and taking the Science and Technology Laboratory Practices course. The peer teacher group (N:10), on the other hand, consisted of 3rd grade pre-service science teachers attending the same faculty and taking the Community Service Practices course. The peer teachers assisted the peer students in the Science and Technology Laboratory Practices course for 10 weeks. This a phenomenological research, which is a qualitative research method. The Peer Teacher Evaluation Form and the Peer Student Evaluation Form, which included 6 open-ended questions, were used for the/our data collection. The data were analyzed through content analysis. It was concluded that peer-assisted learning method makes the Science and Technology Laboratory Practices course more effective, benefits peer teachers and peer students, and contributes to group work.

scholarly journals Adaptation of Star Properties Concept InventoryYıldız Özellikleri Kavram Envanteri uyarlama çalışması

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 2021
Author(s):  
Emrah Oğuzhan Dinçer ◽  
Derya Çobanoğlu Aktan
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Concept Inventory ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Preservice Science Teachers

The aim of this study is to adapt “Star Properties Concept Inventory-SPCI” developed by Bailey, Johnson, Prather, and Slater (2012) into Turkish, and to make validity and reliability analyses of the inventory. The original inventory is consisted of 22 items. The study is conducted with the participation of 386 students from three different universities. Preservice science teachers and fourth grade astronomy students are formed this research group.  Cronbach’s alpha coefficient is determined as 0.82 for the inventory. As a result of item analysis of data gained from application of inventory; item discrimination indexes are found between 0.07 and 0.73, item difficulty indexes are found between 0.13 and 0.75.  While the average of test is found as 7.27, the average difficulty is 0.33. The content validity is determined by taking expert opinions.Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file.  ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı, Bailey, Johnson, Prather ve Slater (2012) tarafından geliştirilen “Star Properties Concept Inventory-SPCI” Yıldız Özellikleri Kavram Envanterini (YÖKE) Türkçeye uyarlamak ve Türkçe uyarlamanın güvenirlik ve geçerlik çalışmasını yapmaktır. Envanterin orijinali 22 sorudan oluşmaktadır. Araştırma üç farklı üniversiteden toplam 386 öğrencinin katılımı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma örneklemi, astronomi bölümü dördüncü sınıf öğrencileri ile fen ve teknoloji öğretmen adaylarından oluşmaktadır.  Cronbach alfa katsayısı ölçme aracı için 0.82 olarak belirlenmiştir. Kavram testinin uygulanması sonucu elde edilen verilerin madde analizi sonucunda maddelerin ayırıcılık güçlerinin 0.07 ile 0.73 arasında, madde güçlük indislerinin de 0.13 ile 0.75 arasında olduğu bulunmuştur. Testin ortalaması 7.27 bulunurken, testin ortalama güçlüğü de 0.33’tür. Testin kapsam geçerliği uzman görüşleri alınarak belirlenmiştir.

scholarly journals Fen Bilgisi Öğretmen Adaylarının Zaman Yönetimi Becerileri Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
Kevser ARSLAN ◽  
Unsal UMDU TOPSAKAL
Keyword(s):  
Science Teacher ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
State University ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
Academic Year

Effective and efficient time management is an area of management that is of great importance for teachers in the education process. In this respect, it can be said that teacher candidates should have sufficient skills in effective and efficient time management. In particular, this competence should be managed effectively and efficiently by science teachers, although it is important to emphasize itself in the context of the science course. The aim of this study is to determine the time management skills of science teacher candidates and to determine the change in skill levels according to the level of class. In line with this aim, a total of 135 science teacher candidates who have been studying at a State University in Istanbul in 2018-2019 academic year were selected through objective sampling. The data obtained by using Time Management scale as the data collection tool were analyzed by SPSS statistical program. The mean, standard deviation and one-way variance analyses were used in the analysis of the data and the results were evaluated. It was determined that there was no significant difference between time management skills and classroom level of science teacher candidates and time management skills were “high”.

The Effect of Anonymous Peer Assessment on Writing Ability of the Eleventh Grade Students at SMK PGRI 1 Singaraja

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
A.P. Adhiyanti ◽  
A.A.I.N Marhaeni ◽  
I.P.I Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Year

  This study aimed to investigate the effect of anonymous peer assessment on students’ writing ability. Quantitative approach was used in this study. Post-test only control group design was the design used in this experimental study. The post-test only control group design was designed to discover the purpose of this study which was to investigate the significant effect on writing ability between students who obtain feedback from anonymous peer assessment and students who obtain feedback from conventional assessment. The study was conducted at SMK PGRI 1 Singaraja. The eleventh grade students in Academic Year 2017/2018 were chosen as the population. The samples were 44 students from XI AP and XI UPW. The instruments used in this study were lesson plan, anonymous peer checklist, writing scoring rubric, and writing test. Writing scoring rubric and writing test were used to obtain the data through post-test while lesson plan and anonymous peer assessment were used during the treatment. The data then was analyzed by using SPSS 16. The results of the analysis show that (1) the mean score of the experimental group was 77.55 while the mean score of the control group was 68.77. (2) The t-observe was 3.892 and it exceeded the t-critical value which was 2.018. Therefore, based on the aforementioned results, it can be concluded that there was a significant difference on writing ability between the eleventh grade students who obtained feedback from anonymous peer assessment and those who obtained feedback from conventional assessment at SMK PGRI 1 Singaraja in academic year 2017/2018. 

Beliefs of preschool teacher candidates about the nature of science

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 774-783
Author(s):  
Güzin Özyılmaz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Preschool Teacher ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Teachers Beliefs ◽  
Aim Of Science ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of science education is to enable children to become “science-literate.” Science literacy is defined as taking responsibility for and making decisions about situations requiring scientific understanding and having sufficient knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding of values to put their decisions into practice. Revealing teachers’ beliefs can help to understand the types of experiences presented by teachers in their classrooms. Inadequate understandings and misbeliefs of teachers shape the first perceptions of children about the NOS when they are formally introduced with science education in their early childhood. Most of the studies were also performed with science teachers and there have been few studies conducted with preschool teachers. Therefore, the present study was directed towards determining NOS beliefs of preschool teacher candidates. To achieve this aim, Nature of Science Beliefs Scale (NOSBS), developed by Özcan and Turgut (2014), was administered to the preschool teacher candidates studying in Preschool Education Department of Buca Education Faculty at Dokuz Eylül University in the spring semester of the 2018-2019 academic year. In the study, the NOS beliefs of the teacher candidates were found to be acceptable in general. While the findings of this study are consistent with those revealed in several relevant studies in the literature

Exploring Pre-service Science Teachers’ Perspectives on the Nature of Science: A Comparative Study Between China and Canada

2021 ◽  
pp. 209653112096678
Author(s):  
Guihua Zhang ◽  
Yuanrong Li ◽  
George Zhou ◽  
Sonia Wai-Ying Ho
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Science Education ◽  
Science Teacher ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Science Teacher Education ◽  
Teaching Behaviors ◽  
Preservice Science Teachers

Purpose: The Nature of Science (NOS) is an important component of scientific literacy. Science teachers’ Views of the Nature of Science (VNOS) directly affect their teaching behaviors. Therefore, it is of great significance to explore science teachers’ VNOS and find ways of improvement. This study was designed to comparatively investigate preservice science teachers’ VNOS between China and Canada. Design/Approach/Methods: The study employed a survey design to explore how Chinese and Canadian preservice science teachers understood the seven different aspects of NOS. Findings: Data showed that preservice science teachers in China and Canada both hold a modern view about science education. The level of Chinese and Canadian participants’ understanding of NOS was above the relatively naive level. Chinese teachers had better macro-understanding toward science education but their micro-mastery was insufficient. While the Canadian participants had a better understanding of the NOS than their Chinese counterparts. Originality/Value: Based on the research results and the experience of science education and teacher education in Canada, we suggested that there is a need to reconstruct the preservice science teacher education curriculum in China and promote the transformation in the science teacher educational system.

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