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Science Teachers' Perspectives on SDG4

Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1 30 Haziran 2025
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Science Teachers' Perspectives on SDG4

Abstract

This study investigates the perspectives of science teachers on SDG4. A qualitative research method based on phenomenological design was used, which involved understanding the lived experiences of the science teachers. In this study, criterion and easily accessible sampling, which are purposeful sampling strategies frequently used in qualitative research, were used together to determine the study group. In this context, the study was conducted with six science teachers who work in a province in the Central Anatolia region of Türkiye. A semi-structured interview form was utilized as a data collection tool, and three interview questions were posed. Before the research analysis process, the audio interview recordings made with the participants' permission were converted into written text. Then, the obtained data were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis techniques. The study initially analyzed science teachers' perspectives on the quality education, finding that quality was linked to the purpose and process of education and teacher competencies. Subsequently, the criteria for achieving SDG4 were evaluated, considering various factors related to students, the educational environment, teachers' professional competence, and the curriculum. Finally, the study examined teachers' views on using information and communication technologies (ICT) in education, revealing a balanced perspective on the advantages and disadvantages. The study also presented its limitations and recommendations, suggesting that future research should include the perspectives of students, parents, and school administrators for a more comprehensive understanding.

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Etik Beyan

The University of Erciyes ethics committee approved the research with code 141 at 26.03.2024.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Nisan 2025

Kabul Tarihi

26 Haziran 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kızılay, E., & Taş, V. (2025). Science Teachers’ Perspectives on SDG4. IZU Journal of Education, 7(1), 45-62. https://doi.org/10.46423/izujed.1678572