Graduate Students' Perspectives on the Qualities of Innovative Teachers

Abstract

This qualitative study aims to explore to determine the views of graduate students on the features of ‘innovative teachers’. The participants comprised of 36 graduate students (15 masters and 20 doctorates) who enrolled in a graduate program on education in a state university in Turkey. Depending on the findings obtained through an open-ended questionnaire and content analysis process, the following categories are formed: technology use, renewing oneself, openness to developments, motivation, collaboration with colleagues, student centered thinking and guidance. Additionally, most of the participants expressed that they regard themselves as innovative. It is hoped that the findings of the study provide an insight into a discussion about the issue.

Keywords

• innovation,innovative teacher,graduate students,qualitative research,professional development

Lisansüstü Öğrencilerin Yenilikçi Öğretmen Özelliklerine İlişkin Görüşleri

Abstract

Bu nitel araştırmanın temel amacı lisanüstü öğrencilerin ‘yenilikçi öğretmen’ özelliklerine ilişkin bakış açılarını belirlemektir. Araştırmada çalışma grubunu, 15 yüksek lisans ve 20 doktora öğrencisi olmak üzere toplam 25 lisansüstü öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Açık uçlu sorular ile içerik analizi sonucunda elde edilen bulgulara bağlı olarak, aşağıdaki kategoriler oluşturulmuştur: (1) teknoloji kullanımı (2) kendini yenilemek (3) gelişmelere açık olmak (4) motivasyon (5) meslektaşlar ile işbirliği (6) öğrenci merkezli düşünmek (7) rehberlik. Ayrıca, katılımcıların çoğu kendilerini yenilikçi olarak vurgulamışlardır. Araştırma sonuçlarının, bu konudaki tartışmalara bir bakış açısı sağlayacağı umulmaktadır.

Keywords

• yenilik,yenilikçi öğretmen,mezun öğrenciler,nitel araştırma,mesleki gelişim

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