Research Article

TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

Volume: 2 Number: 1 May 28, 2018
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TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine what do teacher candidates think about instructional methods and techniques covered in the “Instructional Principles and Methods” lesson. “Instructional Principles and Methods” is one of the most serious lesson of teacher training process. Because this research was aimed at determining the current conditions, a descriptive model was used. Also qualitative research methods were preferred in this research. This research was carried out with 38 teacher candidates studying at Kırklareli University Art and Science Faculty in the 2015-2016 academic year fall semester. Participants of this research were training at Pedagogical Formation Education Certificate Program. The scope of “Instructional Principles and Methods” course instructional methods and techniques such as brainstorm, case study, educational games, role playing, six thinking hats, station, concept mapping, buzz groups were taught in practice. In order to reveal the participants’ thinking about the research subject some open-ended questions such as “what do you think about instructional methods and techniques taught in the lesson?”, “which instructional methods and techniques will you prefer in the future? Why?” “What do you think about contribution to educational process of instructional methods and techniques preferred to use?” were asked to teacher candidates. The participants’ answers were analysed by researcher. In the light of answers given by teacher candidates; participants prefer to use forward thinking, providing the opportunity to express students’ thoughts instructional methods and techniques. In addition participants think that instructional methods and techniques such as brainstorm, case study, educational games, role playing, six thinking hats, station, concept mapping, buzz groups create fun and enjoyable educational environment. 

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 28, 2018

Submission Date

December 4, 2017

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 2 Number: 1

APA
Eskici, M. (2018). TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES. International Journal of Quality in Education, 2(1), 48-64. https://izlik.org/JA73DJ98TJ
AMA
1.Eskici M. TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES. IJQE. 2018;2(1):48-64. https://izlik.org/JA73DJ98TJ
Chicago
Eskici, Menekşe. 2018. “TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES”. International Journal of Quality in Education 2 (1): 48-64. https://izlik.org/JA73DJ98TJ.
EndNote
Eskici M (May 1, 2018) TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES. International Journal of Quality in Education 2 1 48–64.
IEEE
[1]M. Eskici, “TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES”, IJQE, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 48–64, May 2018, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA73DJ98TJ
ISNAD
Eskici, Menekşe. “TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES”. International Journal of Quality in Education 2/1 (May 1, 2018): 48-64. https://izlik.org/JA73DJ98TJ.
JAMA
1.Eskici M. TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES. IJQE. 2018;2:48–64.
MLA
Eskici, Menekşe. “TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES”. International Journal of Quality in Education, vol. 2, no. 1, May 2018, pp. 48-64, https://izlik.org/JA73DJ98TJ.
Vancouver
1.Menekşe Eskici. TEACHER CANDIDATES’ OPINIONS ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES. IJQE [Internet]. 2018 May 1;2(1):48-64. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA73DJ98TJ