Conference Paper

EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES)

Volume: 12 Number: 1 January 22, 2016
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EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES)

Abstract

This purpose of this study is to evaluate selective course of science application according to the views of middle school students (5th, 6th and 7th grades). Sample of the study consists of 666 students from three secondary schools in EskiĢehir, studying at 5th, 6th and 7th grades during 2014-2015 academic years. 259 participants were from 5th grades, 186 from 6th grades and 221 students were form 7th grades. Scientific Attitude Scale, which has been developed by Moore and Foy (1997) and has been adapted to Turkish by DemirbaĢ and Yağbasan (2006), was used for data collection to determine scientific attitude levels. Explanatory factor analysis was used in one-dimensional test of “Scientific Attitude” scale. SPSS 21.0 statistics software was utilized for data analysis. Analysis of the collected data was performed through arithmetic mean, standard deviation, percentages, t-test and one-way variance analysis. According to the outcomes of the research, significant differences were observed in attitude towards science scores accordingto gender, class level, school, and education level of the parents whereas the differences according to attending science application course were not significant. Based on the findings of this research, for students to develop positive attitudes towards science, the content of science application course should be restructured and trainings for teachers on this issue should be organized.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Studies on Education

Journal Section

Conference Paper

Publication Date

January 22, 2016

Submission Date

August 13, 2015

Acceptance Date

-

Published in Issue

Year 2016 Volume: 12 Number: 1

APA
Seçkin Kapucu, M. (2016). EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES). Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 12(1), 17-40. https://izlik.org/JA64RP45AA
AMA
1.Seçkin Kapucu M. EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES). EKU. 2016;12(1):17-40. https://izlik.org/JA64RP45AA
Chicago
Seçkin Kapucu, Munise. 2016. “EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES)”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 12 (1): 17-40. https://izlik.org/JA64RP45AA.
EndNote
Seçkin Kapucu M (January 1, 2016) EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES). Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 12 1 17–40.
IEEE
[1]M. Seçkin Kapucu, “EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES)”, EKU, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 17–40, Jan. 2016, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA64RP45AA
ISNAD
Seçkin Kapucu, Munise. “EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES)”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 12/1 (January 1, 2016): 17-40. https://izlik.org/JA64RP45AA.
JAMA
1.Seçkin Kapucu M. EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES). EKU. 2016;12:17–40.
MLA
Seçkin Kapucu, Munise. “EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES)”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, vol. 12, no. 1, Jan. 2016, pp. 17-40, https://izlik.org/JA64RP45AA.
Vancouver
1.Munise Seçkin Kapucu. EVALUATION OF SELECTIVE COURSE OF SCIENCE APPLICATION ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (5th, 6th and 7th GRADES). EKU [Internet]. 2016 Jan. 1;12(1):17-40. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA64RP45AA