A STUDY OF INVESTIGATIONS ON STEM EDUCATION, “THE OPINIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ICT TEACHERS”
FEN BİLGİSİ, MATEMATİK VE BİLİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİ ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN STEM HİZMET İÇİ EĞİTİMİNE İLİŞKİN BEKLENTİ VE GÖRÜŞLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ

Author : Cevdet TUNÇ -- Birsen BAĞÇECİ
Number of pages : 372-394

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to investigate the expectations and opinions of the teachers participating in the Scientific Research Project (SRP) carried out by Gaziantep University to integrate STEM education into the current curriculum. Within the scope of the project, a 5-day in-service training is planned .The sample of the research consists of 23 teachers working in state secondary schools in the 5th and 6th grade in the province of Gaziantep. Of the participating teachers, 8 are Mathematics, 10 are Science, and 5 are Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). During the 5-day training, the participants were given structured question forms to refer to teacher views at regular intervals. The collected data were analysed by using qualitative data analysis methods; content analysis, descriptive analysis and comparative data analysis techniques. Findings have shown that the integration of STEM education into existing curricula is somewhat feasible, that there may be some problems in the subject of material and follow-up, inadequacy of class hours, and difficulty in implementation in crowded classrooms. On the other hand, in-service training has contributed to the personal and professional development of teachers, benefits of the professional learning community and positive views on STEM's national dissemination.

Keywords

In-Service Education, STEM Education, Teachers’ Expectations, Teachers’ Opinions.

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