What Did We Do Between 1998-2012 In Turkey? A Review Of The Research On Nature Of Science
Abstract
During the past two decades, a significant body of research has focused on students’ understandings of the nature of science (NOS). That is for sure that the studies regarding the nature of science, which is one of the most important elements of scientific literacy that is determined as the main focus of the science education at all levels, should and will continue. However, understanding of our starting point, what we have done, what we have succeeded, and where we have failed is essential for the studies and attempts on this subject to be more effective and meaningful. In this regard, this study aimed at examining the subjects, samples, methods, and findings of the 134 studies conducted in Turkey between 1998 and 2012 through document analysis. Although there is many studies in this field, the results indicate that, students of all grades, preservice and inservice teachers have not attained the desired understanding of NOS
Keywords
Nature of Science, Science Education in Turkey, Document analysis
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