The Opinions of Mathematics Teacher Candidates Who Have Received a STEM Training on STEM and the Activities they Designed in the Class

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-416
Author(s):  
Betül Küçük Demir
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
And Mathematics

This study has been conducted to investigate the opinions of mathematics teacher candidates on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) training and the activities designed by them. It has been carried out using the case study method, which is one of the qualitative research patterns. In this study, semi-structured interview forms and activity cards have been used to gather data. While semi-structured interview forms served to elicit teacher candidates’ opinions on STEM, activity cards were employed to ask them to design an activity in which they could put their training on STEM into practice. The study has been conducted with 34 senior mathematics education students and the data obtained have been analyzed using the content analysis method. It has been concluded that mathematics teacher candidates have positive views on STEM training. The activities designed by the candidate teachers can be categorized under four categories, which are interdisciplinary, the engineering field it is related to, the preferred method and the activities that are not suitable for STEM. Teacher candidates should be trained on how to integrate STEM education into their lessons. Stem activity examples should be presented to teacher candidates for applicability. Keywords: Mathematics teacher candidate, stem, activity, training, opinion

scholarly journals A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ON THE USE OF HUMOR IN TURKISH TEACHING IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cafer Çarkıt ◽  
meryem Canalıcı
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Document Review

This research aims to determine the use of humor in Turkish classes in secondary schools. To this end, firstly, the humorous elements in the Turkish textbooks were examined, and then Turkish teachers’ views on these elements and their views and classroom practices regarding the use of humor in their classes were determined. The study was designed according to the case study method, one of the qualitative research methods. The humorous elements in the Turkish textbooks were collected through the document review method, and the views and classroom practices of the Turkish teachers regarding the use of humor were collected through a semi-structured interview form. In this context, interviews were made with 15 Turkish teachers working in public schools. The content analysis method was used to analyze the obtained data. According to the findings, most of the interviewed teachers included humorous elements in their classes through various classroom practices. In addition, it was determined that teachers consider humorous elements important because such elements increase students’ motivation and make classes more interesting. Finally, it was concluded that Turkish textbooks do not contain enough humorous elements.

scholarly journals SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ VIEWS ON POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burak Demir ◽  
Yücehan Yücesoy ◽  
Başak Bağlama ◽  
Mert Baştaş ◽  
Behçet Öznacar
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Secondary Education Teachers ◽  
Shed Light

This study aims to determine the views of secondary education teachers and school administrators onpositive organizational climate. Case study which is one of the qualitative research methods was usedin the study. A total number of 15 participants (12 secondary education teachers and 3 schooladministrators) constituted the study group of the research. A semi-structured interview formdeveloped by the researchers was used as the data collection tool and the obtained data were analyzedwith content analysis method. Results are presented with themes and frequencies in the tables. Resultsare discussed with relevant literature and recommendations for further research and practices areprovided. It is expected that this study would shed light to further research and practices in terms ofcreating a positive organizational climate in secondary education institutions.Keywords: Organizational climate, secondary education teachers, school administrators, views.

scholarly journals Communication Problems and Expectations Between Nurses and Patients: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esma Gökçe ◽  
Meral Atıcı ◽  
Sevban Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Therapeutic Communication ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Interview Methods

Aim: The aim of this research is to determine the ways of communication between nurses and patients, the relevant problems, and expectations. Method: The research was carried out within the scope of qualitative research model and using the case study design. Observation and semi-structured interview methods were used in the study. In this context, interviews and observations were made with five nurses working in a university hospital clinic and five inpatients in December 2019. In the analysis of qualitative data obtained from observations and interviews, themes were created using the content analysis method. Results: The research was presented as findings on semi-structured interviews and observations together with introductory features. Findings obtained as a result of the interviews were analyzed as two main themes, three subthemes and codes under each subtheme. Conclusion: To establish a better communication as a result of the research; significant findings were obtained related to the issues of establishing mutual empathy, increasing the level of education, taking patient complaints seriously, increasing the number of employees by improving the technological equipment of institutions, ensuring coordination by creating an atmosphere of trust, nurses’ doing their job lovingly, gaining therapeutic communication skills, and especially explaining medical terms in a comprehensible manner.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Use of Concept Cartoon Activities in Teaching the Translation Concept from Students’ Perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Elif Ertem Akbaş ◽  
Esra Kılıç
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Evaluation Of Teaching ◽  
Transformation Geometry ◽  
Methodological Aspects

The present study aimed to examine students’ views about the evaluation of teaching via concept cartoon activities related to the translation concept within the scope of the sub-learning domain of 8th grade transformation geometry. The study was carried out using the case study method, which is based on the qualitative approach. The participants in the study were 40 8th grade students (25 female and 16 male) from two different classes of a state secondary school located in the Eastern Anatolia in Turkey. The application process in the study was conducted in one week, and the interviews held following the application process lasted three days. As the data collection tool, a semi-structured five-item interview form was used. The interviews were audio recorded, and they were transcribed and analyzed using the content analysis method. Following this, the students’ responses to each interview question were coded. Codings were obtained using an inductive analysis method. The research results revealed that the concept cartoon activities provided the students with a wide variety of benefits (instructive, entertaining, motivating, mental development and so on) and that the students had positive views about the use of cartoon activities in lessons. Considering the analysis results and the students’ views, the educational and methodological aspects of the study were discussed.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Research on the Contribution of In-service Training to the Vocational Development of Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Melike Cömert
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Vocational Development ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Service Training

The objective of the present study is to determine the teacher views on in-service training regarding its contribution to the vocational development of teachers. The sample of the study, which was designed as a case study from qualitative research methods, consisted of 35 field teachers from 7 middle schools in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province in Turkey. The data were collected by the researcher through a semi-structured interview form presented to the teachers. The data obtained in the present study were analyzed by content analysis method. In the present study, the contribution of in-service training on the vocational development of teachers, subjects that required training, and the individuals who were required to provide training, were determined as the three main themes.It was identified that in-service training did not contribute to the vocational development of teachers due to the theoretical nature, superficial expression, lack of solutions, and exclusion of teachers as participants. According to these findings, it is possible to organize trainings that focus on solutions, different methods and techniques, focus, that are solution oriented and involve participants more. In addition, it was revealed that in-service training did not contribute to the vocational development of teachers since it was considered as a formality and is compulsory through signing participation documents. In this respect, it was determined that the proposals, which are frequently mentioned in scientific research, regarding the provision of in-service training to teachers appear to be invalid and fall short in terms of its goals. With respect to the finding that including the specialists, ministry experts, academicians, volunteers, experienced teachers and supervisors, who provide instruction in in-service training, within the process would be more efficient, thus a more active role could be assigned to these individuals.

scholarly journals What are the Purposes of Teachers for Using the eTwinning Platform and the Effects of the Platform on Teachers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Sema ACAR ◽  
Bilge PEKER
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Volunteer Teachers ◽  
Content Analysis Method

Abstract: This study is a qualitative case study research, determining the purposes of teachers to use the eTwinning platform and to examine the effects of the platform on teachers. The study group consisted of 15 volunteer teachers who carried out eTwinning projects rewarded with quality labels. In the study, the data were obtained through a semi-structured interview form, and the content analysis method was used in the data analysis. According to the results obtained, it was concluded that teachers used the eTwinning platform in order to make projects, participate in online courses, contribute to their professional development and collaborate. The platform has a great contribution to teachers both personally and professionally. As a result, it is obvious that the eTwinning platform is very useful for teachers. The platform is so effective that it contributes to the professional and personal development of teachers, and even changes their perspective on the profession.

scholarly journals Examination of the Problems of the Department of Turkish Language and Literature Students Receiving Pedagogical Formation Training

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Faruk Polatcan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Turkish Language

The aim of this study is to investigate the problems encountered during education by the Department of Turkish Language and Literature students who receive pedagogical formation training. The case study was used as a qualitative research design, in which students’ opinions were obtained by using a semi-structured interview form. 36 students voluntarily participated in the study, in which the convenience sampling method was used. The collected data were evaluated by using the content analysis method. The findings of the study show that the students consider the formation training necessary; that some of the lecturers did not fully teach the curriculum; they had problems with lighting and heating in the classroom; and they could not focus on the departmental courses due to the addition of the formation courses. In addition, students believe that pedagogical formation training should not be used for commercial purposes.

scholarly journals Opinions of Future Prospective Teachers on Coding Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (23) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Daniel Sekyere-Asiedu ◽  
Nikolay Kosarenko ◽  
Aliya A. Yergazina ◽  
Nina A. Petunina ◽  
Alfiya Sh. Yarullina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Use Of Technology

The use of technology in education has increased rapidly in recent years, and one of these is coding training. Rapid changes have been observed in coding education in recent years. Many countries have added coding-related lessons to their curricula. There are studies about coding education that realise the learning of individuals at a very young age. This rapid change raises many questions for researchers. In this rapidly developing age, the views of prospective teacher candidates on coding are very important. With this study, it is aimed to discover the thoughts of prospective teachers of the Computer and Instructional Technologies Education department on coding education. For this purpose, qualitative data were obtained from 25 pre-service Computer and Instructional Technologies Education teacher candidates with case study method in Northern Cypriot, Russian and Kazakhstani universities. Selections were made based on volunteering among the pre-service teachers who took coding lessons. In this study, the data were collected with the semi-structured interview technique, which was developed considering the purpose of the research. Qualitative content analysis was used in the analysis of the data obtained. The results obtained in the research process revealed that the needs of pre-service teachers regarding the coding education were lacking and the number of coding courses should be increased.

scholarly journals Citizenship Education for Adults for Sustainable Democratic Societies

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Ünal ◽  
Hüseyin Kaygın
Keyword(s):  
Citizenship Education ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Democratic Society ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Legal Literacy ◽  
Content Analysis Method

Adults have a key role in ensuring that society is democratic and sustainable, by making decisions about the permanence and continuity of the world/society, and as role models to the new participants in a democratic society. In this context, the purpose of this research is to determine the citizenship education needs of adults in a sustainable democratic society. The study was designed in a qualitative research pattern and was carried out using the case study method. The study group consisted of adults, who were determined by criteria sampling method. Demographic data, a semi-structured interview form, and scenario texts were used to obtain data. The data obtained were analysed by using the content analysis method. Perspectives on adult citizenship education were presented according to the themes created. It was found that participants have a citizenship tendency in line with the traditional national citizenship approach and behaved accordingly. In conclusion, this study proposes that citizenship education should be organized for adults, who are today’s decision makers and role models for tomorrow’s decision makers, in order to improve their political literacy, legal literacy, and political, social, civic engagement and democratic values, which will contribute to the goal of a sustainable democracy in society.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Contribution of Differentiated Instruction into Science Literacy

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cihad Şentürk ◽  
Hakan Sari
Keyword(s):  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Science Literacy ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
City Center ◽  
Science Technology Society ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of this study is to reveal contributions of the differentiated instruction implemented in the primary school 4th grade science course into science literacy levels of the students. The case study method among qualitative research methods were used in the study. The research was carried out in the second term of 2015-2016 academic year. The study group consisted of the 4th grade students (n=23, 9-10 aged) studying in the Kozabirlik Primary State School in Bilecik city center in Turkey. Interviews (teachers and students), observations and student diary forms were administrated as data collection tools in the study. The content analysis method was implemented in the analysis of the obtained data. It was concluded from the findings that the differentiated instruction improved involvements of the students with the science-technology-society and the environment and developed their scientific process skills and thus contributed to the science literacy levels of the students.

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