Research Article

The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level

Volume: 10 Number: 2 August 30, 2020
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The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the current status of science teachers regarding the application of guided research inquiry-based teaching approach at 5th grade level. In order to achieve this aim, descriptive case study is used in the research. The study is carried out with three science teachers working in three different secondary schools affiliated to Kars National Education Directorate with 0-3, 4-10 and 10-year professional experience. The related data about the guided research inquiry-based teaching approach application levels of science teachers are collected by using structured interview form and video recordings of teachers' 5th grade level courses. In this context, the obtained data are analyzed according to the behaviors that should be displayed during the application process of research inquiry-based teaching approach, which is highlighted by Çavaş, Kesercioğu and Huyugüzel-Çavaş (2011). According to the findings of the research, it is concluded that teachers do not have enough knowledge about the guided research inquiry-based teaching approach, and they cannot use this teaching approach in their courses. In light of present findings of the study, related suggestions are given to science teachers, teacher educators and officials of the Ministry of National Education (MNE).

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Primary Language

English

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Other Fields of Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 30, 2020

Submission Date

August 8, 2019

Acceptance Date

August 29, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 10 Number: 2

APA
Saka, T., & Saka, A. Z. (2020). The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level. Sakarya University Journal of Education, 10(2), 415-444. https://doi.org/10.19126/suje.597482
AMA
1.Saka T, Saka AZ. The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level. SUJE. 2020;10(2):415-444. doi:10.19126/suje.597482
Chicago
Saka, Tolga, and Ahmet Zeki Saka. 2020. “The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level”. Sakarya University Journal of Education 10 (2): 415-44. https://doi.org/10.19126/suje.597482.
EndNote
Saka T, Saka AZ (August 1, 2020) The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level. Sakarya University Journal of Education 10 2 415–444.
IEEE
[1]T. Saka and A. Z. Saka, “The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level”, SUJE, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 415–444, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.19126/suje.597482.
ISNAD
Saka, Tolga - Saka, Ahmet Zeki. “The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level”. Sakarya University Journal of Education 10/2 (August 1, 2020): 415-444. https://doi.org/10.19126/suje.597482.
JAMA
1.Saka T, Saka AZ. The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level. SUJE. 2020;10:415–444.
MLA
Saka, Tolga, and Ahmet Zeki Saka. “The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level”. Sakarya University Journal of Education, vol. 10, no. 2, Aug. 2020, pp. 415-44, doi:10.19126/suje.597482.
Vancouver
1.Tolga Saka, Ahmet Zeki Saka. The Status of Science Teachers Regarding the Application of Guided Research Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach at 5th Grade Level. SUJE. 2020 Aug. 1;10(2):415-44. doi:10.19126/suje.597482

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