Epistemological Beliefs in Teaching Learning Processes

Abstract

Epistemology is a dynamic field which might affect education process and also be affected by it. There are many factors that determine ones epistemological beliefs. Defining these factors is important for teaching and learning process. The purpose of this study; is to determine epistemological beliefs and their reflection on education. Therefore, the studies concerning epistemological beliefs and its relationship with education were reviewed with a special focus on research involving teachers, student and prospective teachers.
Key words: Epistemology, teacher training, teaching- learning-process

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EPİSTEMOLOJİK İNANIŞLAR VE ÖĞRETME ÖĞRENME SÜREÇLERİ

Abstract

Epistemoloji eğitim alanını hem etkileyebilen hem de eğitim sürecinden etkilenebilen dinamik bir alandır. Bir bireyin epistemolojik inanışlarını belirleyen birçok etmen vardır. Bu etmenlerin belirlenmesi gerek eğitim öğretim ortamlarının, gerekse öğretim sürecinin geliştirilmesinde önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı epistemolojik inanışlar ve bu epistemolojik inanışların eğitim üzerindeki yansımalarını belirlemektir. Bu amaçla çalışmada ilgili alan literatürü incelemesi yapılarak; epistemoloji ve eğitim alanı ilişkisi çerçevesinde özellikle öğretmen, öğrenci ve öğretmen adayı ile yapılmış çalışmalara yer verilmiş, öneriler getirilmiştir.

Keywords

• Epistemoloji, öğretmen yetiştirme, öğretme-öğrenme süreci

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