The aim of this research is to determine what do
teacher candidates think about instructional methods and techniques covered in
the “Instructional Principles and Methods” lesson. “Instructional Principles
and Methods” is one of the most serious lesson of teacher training process.
Because this research was aimed at determining the current conditions, a
descriptive model was used. Also qualitative research methods were preferred in
this research. This research was carried out with 38 teacher candidates studying
at Kırklareli University Art and Science Faculty in the 2015-2016 academic year
fall semester. Participants of this research were training at Pedagogical
Formation Education Certificate Program. The scope of “Instructional Principles
and Methods” course instructional methods and techniques such as brainstorm,
case study, educational games, role playing, six thinking hats, station,
concept mapping, buzz groups were taught in practice. In order to reveal the
participants’ thinking about the research subject some open-ended questions
such as “what do you think about instructional methods and techniques taught in
the lesson?”, “which instructional methods and techniques will you prefer in
the future? Why?” “What do you think about contribution to educational process
of instructional methods and techniques preferred to use?” were asked to
teacher candidates. The participants’ answers were analysed by researcher. In
the light of answers given by teacher candidates; participants prefer to use
forward thinking, providing the opportunity to express students’ thoughts
instructional methods and techniques. In addition participants think that
instructional methods and techniques such as brainstorm, case study,
educational games, role playing, six thinking hats, station, concept mapping,
buzz groups create fun and enjoyable educational environment.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | May 28, 2018 |
Submission Date | December 4, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 2 Issue: 1 |