Research Article

Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers

Volume: 5 Number: 3 October 25, 2023
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Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers

Abstract

This study aims to determine the opinions of pre-service chemistry teachers on the applicability of laboratory strategies, the purposes of their use, and the factors influencing strategy preference. The research was conducted through a phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research styles. The study includes 20 pre-service chemistry teachers enrolled at a state university in Ankara. A written questionnaire comprising three queries exploring the suitability of laboratory approaches, their objectives, and the determinants influencing the selection of approaches was employed for data collection. The opinions of the pre-service chemistry teachers were collected with the data collection tool 5 times during the implementation. The data was analyzed by content and descriptive analysis of the written responses. According to the research findings, 98.7% of the pre-service teachers believe the strategies are applicable or partially applicable. The lack of materials, crowded classrooms, unsuitable laboratories, and student level, as well as difficulties in classroom management, time limitations, safety issues, problems in achieving learning outcomes, and students' unfamiliarity with laboratory strategies, were cited by pre-service teachers as factors affecting the practical use of laboratories. Additionally, pre-service teachers applied laboratory strategies for learning, learning about science, learning about research, and skill development. Meanwhile, the other result of the study was that the factors for pre-service teachers to prefer laboratory strategies vary according to the acquisition, learning environment, learning outcomes, students, and chemistry topics. The study's findings again highlight the importance of exploring pre-service teachers' opinions about teaching in the laboratory.

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References

  1. Yoon, H. G., & M. Kim. (2010). Collaborative reflection through dilemma cases of science practical work during practicum. International Journal of Science Education, 32(3), 283–301. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690802516538

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 25, 2023

Submission Date

September 12, 2023

Acceptance Date

October 25, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 5 Number: 3

APA
Ekici, F., & Yalçın Çelik, A. (2023). Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers. The Universal Academic Research Journal, 5(3), 376-389. https://doi.org/10.55236/tuara.1358835
AMA
1.Ekici F, Yalçın Çelik A. Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers. The Universal Academic Research Journal. 2023;5(3):376-389. doi:10.55236/tuara.1358835
Chicago
Ekici, Funda, and Ayşe Yalçın Çelik. 2023. “Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers”. The Universal Academic Research Journal 5 (3): 376-89. https://doi.org/10.55236/tuara.1358835.
EndNote
Ekici F, Yalçın Çelik A (October 1, 2023) Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers. The Universal Academic Research Journal 5 3 376–389.
IEEE
[1]F. Ekici and A. Yalçın Çelik, “Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers”, The Universal Academic Research Journal, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 376–389, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.55236/tuara.1358835.
ISNAD
Ekici, Funda - Yalçın Çelik, Ayşe. “Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers”. The Universal Academic Research Journal 5/3 (October 1, 2023): 376-389. https://doi.org/10.55236/tuara.1358835.
JAMA
1.Ekici F, Yalçın Çelik A. Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers. The Universal Academic Research Journal. 2023;5:376–389.
MLA
Ekici, Funda, and Ayşe Yalçın Çelik. “Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers”. The Universal Academic Research Journal, vol. 5, no. 3, Oct. 2023, pp. 376-89, doi:10.55236/tuara.1358835.
Vancouver
1.Funda Ekici, Ayşe Yalçın Çelik. Investigation of Laboratory Teaching Strategies in Chemistry Education: Opinions of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers. The Universal Academic Research Journal. 2023 Oct. 1;5(3):376-89. doi:10.55236/tuara.1358835

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