Öğretim elemanlarının aktif öğrenmeye ilişkin algıları, uygulamaları ve karşılaştıkları engeller: Karma yöntem araştırması

Abstract

Bu çalışma, öğretim elemanlarının aktif öğrenmeye ilişkin algılarını, kullandıkları öğretim tekniklerini ve uygulamada karşılaştıkları engelleri belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Karma yöntem yaklaşımının benimsendiği araştırmada, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi öğretim elemanlarından anketler ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yoluyla veri toplanmıştır. Kota örneklemesiyle belirlenen birimlerde görev yapan 219 öğretim elemanından elde edilen nicel veriler betimsel istatistiklerle, maksimum çeşitlilik örneklemesiyle seçilen 14 öğretim elemanından elde edilen nitel veriler ise içerik analiziyle değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, çoğu katılımcının aktif öğrenmeye yönelik olumlu bir algıya sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte öğretim elemanları, öğrenci merkezli yaklaşımların önemini kabul etseler de, öğretim sürecinde liderlik rollerini sürdürmeleri gerektiğini düşünmektedir. Ders anlatımı yaygın biçimde kullanılmaya devam etmekte; ancak bu yöntem, soru-cevap, tartışma ve beyin fırtınası gibi tekniklerle desteklenerek etkileşim artırılmaya çalışılmaktadır. Aktif öğrenmenin uygulanmasını güçleştiren başlıca engeller arasında kalabalık sınıflar, zaman yönetimi sorunları, yüksek ders yükü, motivasyon eksikliği ve altyapı yetersizlikleri yer almaktadır. Öğretim elemanları, aktif öğrenmenin etkili biçimde uygulanabilmesi için hizmet içi eğitimlerin artırılması ve kurumsal destek mekanizmalarının güçlendirilmesi gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Çalışmanın bulguları, öğretim elemanlarının farkındalıklarını artırmanın, mesleki gelişimlerini desteklemenin ve aktif öğrenmeyi teşvik edici kurumsal politikalar geliştirmenin önemine işaret etmektedir.

Keywords

• Aktif öğrenme
• Yükseköğretim
• Öğretim teknikleri
• Öğrenci merkezli öğrenme
• Karma araştırma yöntemi

Supporting Institution

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi

Project Number

4759

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışma için Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü Etik Kurulu tarafından 29.02.2024 tarih ve 84026528-050.99-2400068250 sayılı etik kurul onayı alınmıştır.

Thanks

Bu çalışma Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi tarafından desteklenmiştir (Proje No: 4759). Proje desteği için Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi’ne teşekkür ederim.

Faculty members’ perceptions, practices, and challenges related to active learning: A mixed methods study

Abstract

This study aims to identify faculty members’ perceptions of active learning, the instructional techniques they use, and the challenges they encounter during implementation. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from faculty members at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University through surveys and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data obtained from 219 faculty members selected through quota sampling were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data from 14 faculty members selected through maximum variation sampling were analyzed using content analysis. The findings indicate that most participants hold positive perceptions of active learning. However, although faculty members acknowledge the value of student-centered approaches, they also believe that they must maintain their leadership roles throughout the teaching process. Lecturing remains a widely used instructional method; yet it is frequently supplemented with techniques such as question-and-answer, discussion, and brainstorming to enhance interaction. The primary barriers hindering the implementation of active learning include large class sizes, time management difficulties, heavy teaching loads, low motivation, and inadequate infrastructure. Faculty members emphasize the need to expand in-service training opportunities and strengthen institutional support mechanisms to ensure the effective implementation of active learning. Overall, the study highlights the importance of increasing faculty awareness, supporting their professional development, and establishing institutional policies that promote and sustain active learning practices.

Keywords

• Active learning
• Higher education
• Teaching techniques
• Student-centered learning
• Mixed methods research

Supporting Institution

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Project Number

4759

Ethical Statement

For this study, ethics committee approval was received from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Graduate Education Institute Ethics Committee dated 29.02.2024 and numbered 84026528-050.99-2400068250.

Thanks

This study was supported by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit (Project No: 4759). I would like to thank the Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit for the project support.

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