Examination of Science Teacher Candidates and Instructors' Opinions Toward Bologna Process

Authors : Adem Yilmaz, Zeynep Fakirullahoğlu

Pages : 182-194

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Publication Date : 2016-06-01

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The aim of this study is to determine the opinions of prospective science teachers and instructors on the Bologna process. In the study, case study method was used and qualitative and quantitative data collection tools were used together. A semi-structured interview form was used as a qualitative data collection tool and a 5-point likert type scale developed by researchers was used as a quantitative data collection tool. The developed scale was applied both on the internet environment and by the researchers themselves. It has also been announced for continuous participation in social media environments. When the sample of the worker is determined, the sample method which is easily accessible is selected from the purposeful sampling method. The working group of the study is composed of 42 teaching staff and 211 teacher candidates working in various universities in Turkey. The obtained data were analyzed with SPSS 20.0 and LISREL 8.8 packet programs. When the findings are evaluated; Most of the participants have defined the Bologna process as a process that takes advantage of the students and enhances quality in higher education. The lecturers have emphasized that the Bologna process has not been carried out at the level required to provide adequate preliminary information.
Keywords : science, bologna process, scale development, teacher training