Research Article

Opinions of Social Studies Teacher Candidates Regarding Professional Acceptance within the Scope of Teaching Practice Course

Volume: 7 Number: 2 September 30, 2025
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Opinions of Social Studies Teacher Candidates Regarding Professional Acceptance within the Scope of Teaching Practice Course

Abstract

This study aims to examine the views of social studies teacher candidates regarding professional acceptance in the teaching practice course. The research was conducted using the phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods. The data for the study were obtained through focus group interviews. The study group of the research consists of 15 teacher candidates who are studying in the social studies teaching department of the education faculty at two state universities located in the Central Anatolia Region, and who were selected through criterion sampling, one of the purposive sampling methods. The obtained data were analyzed using content analysis method and presented in the form of themes, codes, frequencies, and direct quotations. The research results revealed that teacher candidates gained positive experiences during the teaching practice process, such as communicating with students, maintaining lesson and classroom control, getting to know students, and gaining teaching experience. It was found that teacher candidates felt like teachers in some situations but not in others. It was determined that teacher candidates tried methods such as communicating with students, being prepared for lessons, communicating with parents, maintaining classroom management, addressing students by their names, and conducting lessons with activities to reflect their teaching role and gain acceptance. Teacher candidates expressed that their professional acceptance status affected their self-confidence, teaching methods, and motivation towards the teaching profession. According to the study findings, it is suggested that the teaching practice process should be developed as an application model that includes not only in-class experiences but also interactions with school culture, school administration, and student parents. It can be said that considering these aspects in teacher training programs will positively affect the professional acceptance status of teacher candidates.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 30, 2025

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

June 4, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Meydan, A., Yıldırım, T., & Kemerkaya, G. (2025). Opinions of Social Studies Teacher Candidates Regarding Professional Acceptance within the Scope of Teaching Practice Course. Ahmet Keleşoğlu Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 7(2), 174-197. https://doi.org/10.38151/akef.2025.156