Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITESI EGITIM FAKULTESI DERGISI-PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, 2020 (ESCI)
In the study, it is aimed to examine the project perceptions of science teachers and their views on project studies they guide. The study was conducted with 82 science teachers working in different districts and schools of the province of Malatya in the school year of 2018-2019 by using case study, which is among qualitative research method designs. The sample group was determined using the criterion sampling method, which is among purposeful sampling methods. In the study a metaphor form and a written view questions form were used as the data collection form. The content analysis was conducted in the analysis of the data. It was determined that the 82 science teachers who participated in the study produced 68 metaphors concerning the concept of "project" and the metaphors intensified under the category of "support in learning". In addition, it was determined that some of the preservice teachers (17.07%) had a difficulty in producing metaphors, which shows that the teachers did not have sufficient perceptions concerning the concept of project. Also, majority of the teachers indicated that project studies developed students' sense of curiosity and investigation and helped them produce distinctive ideas. The science teachers stated that they faced the greatest problem at the point of accessing to materials and data collection tools and failing to use the time by students well in project studies (45.12%). In order to solve these problems, they recommended establishing project workshops and guiding students throughout the project. In the light of the data acquired, necessary recommendations were made.