Science Teachers’ Attitudes towards Aims of the Science Experiments
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چکیده
Science experiments are inseparable and indispensable parts of learning experiences. The experiments provide both acquiring science concepts and learning scientific method for learning experiences. Thus, various studies have been carried out to specify the science teachers’ professional knowledge, attitudes towards aims of science experiments (West, 1972; Lynch & Ndyetabura, 1983; Gayford, 1988; Swain, Monk & Johnson, 1999; Johnstone & Al-Shuali, 2001; Kocakülah & Kocakülah, 2001). In the related literature, it was observed in Turkey that there are no any instrumental tools to measure the purpose stated above. It is assumed that this study will also fulfill this gap in science education in Turkey. The current study aims to determine science teachers’ attitudes towards aims of science experiments and also to find out the variables that affect their attitudes.
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