Investigation of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers’ Opinions about Activities based on STEM Approach
Abstract
: In this case study, we aimed to determine 13 pre-service chemistry teachers’ opinions about four activities prepared in light of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) integrated approach. In the application of the activities, design approach model suggested by Wheeler et al. (2014) was used. Through the activities taken six weeks, after each activity, participants were asked to write a reflection paper about the contribution of the activity, the most informative part of the activity, and the hardest part of the activity. The data were analyzed through content analysis, descriptive analysis, and constant-comparative method. Participants stated that activities provided important contributions regarding interdisciplinary view, and recalling chemistry subject matter knowledge and reinforcing them. They also specified that research for designing and design steps are the most informative steps. Finally, they mentioned that it was hard to decide the materials used, decide how to design, and research for necessary knowledge. Implications for STEM education to pre-service teachers were provided in light of the results.
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Primary Language
Turkish
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Research Article
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Ayşegül Tarkın-çelikkıran
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YÜZÜNCÜ YIL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ, MATEMATİK VE FEN BİLİMLERİ EĞİTİMİ BÖLÜMÜ, KİMYA ÖĞRETMENLİĞİ PR.
0000-0003-4379-3031
Türkiye
Sevgi Aydın-günbatar
YÜZÜNCÜ YIL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ, MATEMATİK VE FEN BİLİMLERİ EĞİTİMİ BÖLÜMÜ, KİMYA ÖĞRETMENLİĞİ PR.
0000-0003-4707-1677
Türkiye
Publication Date
November 30, 2017
Submission Date
May 11, 2017
Acceptance Date
October 18, 2017
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Year 2017 Volume: 14 Number: 1