The Role of Television Cooking Programs in the Development of Culinary Students’ Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes

Öz

Television functions not only as a powerful entertainment medium but also as a tool for transmitting culinary culture and shaping professional gastronomic knowledge through cooking programs. This study examines the effects of these programs on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of culinary students. A qualitative research approach was adopted. Data were collected through focus group interviews with 12 gender-balanced students at Trakya University Arda Vocational School and analyzed using MAXQDA. The findings show that television cooking programs go beyond information transfer. They also influence students’ behaviors and in-kitchen practices as effective learning tools. Gender-based differences were identified. Male students tend to adopt a more critical and opportunity-oriented perspective. In contrast, female students emphasize technical learning, recipe sharing, and professional development. Differences were also observed in how students are inspired by chefs. Female students focus on the instructional qualities of chefs, whereas male students report no specific source of inspiration.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Media
• Gastronomy
• Cooking Shows
• Culinary Students

Televizyon Yemek Programlarının Aşçılık Öğrencilerinin Bilgi, Beceri ve Tutum Gelişimindeki Rolü

Öz

Televizyon, yalnızca güçlü bir eğlence aracı olarak değil, aynı zamanda yemek programları aracılığıyla mutfak kültürünün aktarılmasını ve profesyonel gastronomi bilgisinin şekillendirilmesini sağlayan bir araç olarak da işlev görmektedir. Bu çalışma, söz konusu programların aşçılık öğrencilerinin bilgi, beceri ve tutumları üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektedir. Nitel araştırma yaklaşımı benimsenmiştir. Veriler, Trakya Üniversitesi Arda Meslek Yüksekokulu’nda öğrenim gören, cinsiyet dengesi sağlanmış 12 öğrenciyle gerçekleştirilen odak grup görüşmeleri aracılığıyla toplanmış ve MAXQDA yazılımı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, televizyon yemek programlarının yalnızca bilgi aktarımıyla sınırlı olmadığını göstermektedir. Bu programlar aynı zamanda öğrencilerin davranışlarını ve mutfak içi uygulamalarını şekillendiren etkili öğrenme araçları olarak da işlev görmektedir. Cinsiyete dayalı farklılıklar tespit edilmiştir. Erkek öğrenciler daha eleştirel ve fırsat odaklı bir bakış açısı benimserken, kadın öğrenciler teknik öğrenme, reçete paylaşımı ve mesleki gelişime daha fazla önem vermektedir. Ayrıca, öğrencilerin şeflerden nasıl ilham aldıkları konusunda da farklılıklar gözlemlenmiştir. Kadın öğrenciler şeflerin öğretici yönlerine odaklanırken, erkek öğrenciler belirli bir ilham kaynağına sahip olmadıklarını ifade etmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Medya
• gastronomi
• yemek programları
• aşçılık öğrencileri

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