Research Article

Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers' Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education

Volume: 20 Number: 1 April 19, 2024
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Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers' Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions and competencies of secondary school science teachers in Turkey regarding multicultural education. The study was conducted with the explanatory design of mixed methods. Quantitative data were collected with the Multicultural Competence Perceptions Scale and the Multicultural Education Perceptions Scale to determine science teachers' perceptions and competencies regarding multicultural education, and 204 science teachers with different demographic characteristics participated in the study. According to the analysis, science teachers who were older in terms of age and experience had higher perceptions of multicultural education and competencies than other teachers. In addition, the findings suggest that as teachers gain knowledge about multicultural education, their competencies related to multicultural education can be supported.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 19, 2024

Submission Date

July 25, 2023

Acceptance Date

March 10, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 20 Number: 1

APA
Güner, E. G., & Batı, K. (2024). Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 20(1), 22-50. https://doi.org/10.17860/mersinefd.1332443
AMA
1.Güner EG, Batı K. Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education. MEUJFE. 2024;20(1):22-50. doi:10.17860/mersinefd.1332443
Chicago
Güner, Elif Gamze, and Kaan Batı. 2024. “Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education”. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 20 (1): 22-50. https://doi.org/10.17860/mersinefd.1332443.
EndNote
Güner EG, Batı K (April 1, 2024) Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 20 1 22–50.
IEEE
[1]E. G. Güner and K. Batı, “Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education”, MEUJFE, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 22–50, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.17860/mersinefd.1332443.
ISNAD
Güner, Elif Gamze - Batı, Kaan. “Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education”. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 20/1 (April 1, 2024): 22-50. https://doi.org/10.17860/mersinefd.1332443.
JAMA
1.Güner EG, Batı K. Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education. MEUJFE. 2024;20:22–50.
MLA
Güner, Elif Gamze, and Kaan Batı. “Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education”. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 20, no. 1, Apr. 2024, pp. 22-50, doi:10.17860/mersinefd.1332443.
Vancouver
1.Elif Gamze Güner, Kaan Batı. Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education. MEUJFE. 2024 Apr. 1;20(1):22-50. doi:10.17860/mersinefd.1332443

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