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Secondary Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) Teachers' Views about In-service Training Related to Curricular Change |
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| Creator | Fatih Caglayan Mercan |
| Title | Secondary Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) Teachers' Views about In-service Training Related to Curricular Change |
| Publisher | The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), Ministry of Education |
| Publication Year | 2558 |
| Journal Title | K-12 STEM Education |
| Journal Vol. | 1 |
| Journal No. | 2 (April-June) |
| Page no. | 101-109 |
| Keyword | K-12, STEM Education, Science Curricula, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, PCB, In-service Training |
| ISSN | 2408-1515 |
| Abstract | In Turkey the Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) curricula were renewed in 2008. However, little in-service training for teachers has been conducted to disseminate the ideas in the new curricula. The purpose of this study was to investigate PCB teachers' views on in-service training, which may serve as the base knowledge of educational change in Turkey that can be used in further curricular development. In Istanbul 99 teachers voluntarily participated in this qualitative case study. Data were collected utilizing semi-structured interviews and analyzed by employing constant comparative analysis. The data showed that for 40% of the teachers the in-service training was insufficient: the new curricula were not introduced to them adequately. Only 7% of the teachers expressed positive views towards the in-service training. The teachers were concerned about the incompetence of the trainers and the low quality of the training programs. 20% of the teachers felt that they need to keep up to date with the new curricula and establish ways of cooperation among teachers. The results imply that educational change is more than changing the curriculum, which requires serious planning for implementation requiring a reconceptualization of in-service training as part of a larger professional development framework. |
