Research Article

Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices

Volume: 8 Number: 2 October 26, 2023
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Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices

Abstract

This study aims to reveal Social Studies Teachers' opinions on Authentic Learning experiences. A semi-structured interview form consisting of 8 questions was used throughout the study. The obtained data were transcribed and analysed by the researchers using the thematic analysis method. According to the results of the study, it is seen that teachers predominantly define the Authentic Learning Approach with the expressions of "learning by doing and experiencing", "learning in everyday life" and "applied education". All of the participant teachers are of the opinion that the implementation of the Authentic Learning Approach contributes to the success of the students in terms of providing "active learning", "increasing interest in classes" and "learning by doing and experiencing" opportunities, as well as improving students' "self-confidence" and "self-expression". Participant teachers rated the Authentic Learning Approach positively in terms of providing "permanent" and "active" learning and negatively in terms of being "time-consuming" and "needing a special environment". Participant teachers advise teachers, who are going to employ the Authentic Learning Approach in their teaching classes, to prepare a "good plan" where the teacher will be the "guide" and the student will be the "active" and they also associate the success of the approach to "teamwork".

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social Studies Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 18, 2023

Publication Date

October 26, 2023

Submission Date

August 22, 2023

Acceptance Date

September 15, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Yıldırım, Y., & Şenel, T. (2023). Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices. Journal of Family Counseling and Education, 8(2), 50-72. https://doi.org/10.32568/jfce.1348000
AMA
1.Yıldırım Y, Şenel T. Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices. JFCE. 2023;8(2):50-72. doi:10.32568/jfce.1348000
Chicago
Yıldırım, Yusuf, and Taha Şenel. 2023. “Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices”. Journal of Family Counseling and Education 8 (2): 50-72. https://doi.org/10.32568/jfce.1348000.
EndNote
Yıldırım Y, Şenel T (October 1, 2023) Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices. Journal of Family Counseling and Education 8 2 50–72.
IEEE
[1]Y. Yıldırım and T. Şenel, “Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices”, JFCE, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 50–72, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.32568/jfce.1348000.
ISNAD
Yıldırım, Yusuf - Şenel, Taha. “Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices”. Journal of Family Counseling and Education 8/2 (October 1, 2023): 50-72. https://doi.org/10.32568/jfce.1348000.
JAMA
1.Yıldırım Y, Şenel T. Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices. JFCE. 2023;8:50–72.
MLA
Yıldırım, Yusuf, and Taha Şenel. “Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices”. Journal of Family Counseling and Education, vol. 8, no. 2, Oct. 2023, pp. 50-72, doi:10.32568/jfce.1348000.
Vancouver
1.Yusuf Yıldırım, Taha Şenel. Opinions of Social Studies Teachers on Authentic Learning and Authentic Learning Practices. JFCE. 2023 Oct. 1;8(2):50-72. doi:10.32568/jfce.1348000

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