In this research, it was aimed to examine the engineering perceptions of gifted students. Phenomenology design, which is a qualitative research design, was used in the research. The sample group consisted of 76 gifted students studying in a Science and Art Center located in the Eastern Anatolia region in the 2019-2020 academic years. The multi-method method was used to collect the data, and the data were collected in accordance with the draw-write-tell technique. Content analysis was carried out in the analysis of the data. When the drawings of the students for engineering concept were examined, of 253 student drawings, there were 54 varying versions. Students' drawings related to the concept of engineering were grouped under six categories, and it was determined that the students mostly draw under the product category. In addition, it was concluded that students mostly draw on construction, computer, and male individuals. As a result of the interviews, a significant part of the students stated that engineering is related to automotive, computer, and construction fields. With this result, it can be stated that gifted students continue their engineering perceptions accepted by the society. In this context, it is suggested that different engineering-based STEM activities should be included in the curricula in order to enrich the engineering perceptions of gifted students.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Other Fields of Education |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | July 20, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 21 Issue: 1 |
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