A comparative investigation of teacher expectations according to the working condition in coastal or inland regions for a more effective biology education.
International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science & Technology ICEMST2015-Antalya, Antalya, Turkey, 23 - 26 April 2015, pp.29, (Summary Text)
- Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
- City: Antalya
- Country: Turkey
- Page Numbers: pp.29
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In this study, it is aimed to determine the expectations of biology teachers whether change or not at physical conditions vary according to the province, for a more efficient teaching high school level biology. As the study area; from the coastal areas, Alanya district of Antalya Province, and from the inland region, Demirci district & its surroundings in Manisa city were selected. In order to determine the biology curriculum, school administrators, colleagues, in-service & pre-service training related opinions and expectations of teachers who work in both districts, a total of 66 biology teachers was administered a questionnaire. Assessment of the results, the teachers in the coastal areas indicated their more negative views on the issues of having enough guidance of school administrators and the received training in pre-service period, which provide basic information on issues related to education. However, the teachers working on the inland stated their negative thinking in that the school administrators are sensitive enough about the subjects of material needs for the biology courses, and for activities such as trip-observation, and they receive adequate support & assistance for the necessary permissions.