Gaining from Teacher Astronomy Camp: An Investigation of Science Teachers' Content Knowledge and Classroom Practices

Zeynep Bodur; Sertaç Arabacıoğlu

Makale detayları

Gaining from Teacher Astronomy Camp: An Investigation of Science Teachers' Content Knowledge and Classroom Practices

Yazarlar:

Zeynep Bodur | Sertaç Arabacıoğlu

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar

Dergi:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 56, pp.582-606

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001292378

pISSN:

2602-2850

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an astronomy teacher camp on science teachers astronomy content knowledge and classroom practices. Astronomy camps are among teachers popular priorities for professional development opportunities with rich content and intensive learning experiences. The examinations conducted at the camp named World in My Window 2, including the later monitoring processes, explain the camps potential influence on in-class practices in relation to the astronomical knowledge and understanding expected to be learned by teachers. The study, which used quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches, was carried out with 35 science teachers who joined the camp. The data was collected using four-tier diagnostic tools, reflective evaluation forms, and monitoring interviews. The findings indicate that the camp had a significant effect on teacher astronomy content knowledge. Furthermore, qualitative investigations have revealed that the camps effects on enhancing classroom practices are not limited to teachers content knowledge. Qualitative data shows that the contributions of astronomy camp activities are reflected in classroom environments through teachers pedagogical content knowledge. The study contributes to the literature by defining it more broadly, first by identifying the effects of astronomy camps on teacher knowledge and understanding, and then by describing their support for classroom learning activities.

 The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an astronomy teacher camp on science teachers astronomy content knowledge and classroom practices. Astronomy camps are among teachers popular priorities for professional development opportunities with rich content and intensive learning experiences. The examinations conducted at the camp named World in My Window 2, including the later monitoring processes, explain the camps potential influence on in-class practices in relation to the astronomical knowledge and understanding expected to be learned by teachers. The study, which used quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches, was carried out with 35 science teachers who joined the camp. The data was collected using four-tier diagnostic tools, reflective evaluation forms, and monitoring interviews. The findings indicate that the camp had a significant effect on teacher astronomy content knowledge. Furthermore, qualitative investigations have revealed that the camps effects on enhancing classroom practices are not limited to teachers content knowledge. Qualitative data shows that the contributions of astronomy camp activities are reflected in classroom environments through teachers pedagogical content knowledge. The study contributes to the literature by defining it more broadly, first by identifying the effects of astronomy camps on teacher knowledge and understanding, and then by describing their support for classroom learning activities.

 The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an astronomy teacher camp on science teachers astronomy content knowledge and classroom practices. Astronomy camps are among teachers popular priorities for professional development opportunities with rich content and intensive learning experiences. The examinations conducted at the camp named World in My Window 2, including the later monitoring processes, explain the camps potential influence on in-class practices in relation to the astronomical knowledge and understanding expected to be learned by teachers. The study, which used quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches, was carried out with 35 science teachers who joined the camp. The data was collected using four-tier diagnostic tools, reflective evaluation forms, and monitoring interviews. The findings indicate that the camp had a significant effect on teacher astronomy content knowledge. Furthermore, qualitative investigations have revealed that the camps effects on enhancing classroom practices are not limited to teachers content knowledge. Qualitative data shows that the contributions of astronomy camp activities are reflected in classroom environments through teachers pedagogical content knowledge. The study contributes to the literature by defining it more broadly, first by identifying the effects of astronomy camps on teacher knowledge and understanding, and then by describing their support for classroom learning activities.

 Bu çalışmanın amacı, astronomi öğretmen kampının fen bilimleri öğretmenlerinin astronomi alan bilgileri ve sınıf içi uygulamaları üzerine etkilerinin araştırılmasıdır. Astronomi kampları, zengin içerik unsurları ve yoğun öğrenme deneyimleri ile mesleki gelişim fırsatları içerisinde öğretmenlerin öncelikli tercihleri arasındadır. Penceremde Dünya Var 2 başlıklı kamp ve sonrasındaki izleme süreçlerine uzanan incelemeler, öğretmenlere kazandırılması hedeflenen astronomi bilgi ve kavrayışları ile ilişkili olarak, sınıf içi uygulamalar üzerine kampın potansiyel etkilerini açıklamaktadır. Nicel ve nitel veri toplama yaklaşımlarının kullanıldığı çalışma, kamp katılımcısı 35 fen bilimleri öğretmeni ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri toplama sürecinde dört aşamalı bilgi testleri, yansıtıcı değerlendirme formları ve izlemeye dönük görüşmelerden yararlanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, kampın öğretmen astronomi alan bilgisini pozitif yönde anlamlı derecede etkilediğini göstermektedir. Bunun yanı sıra nitel incelemeler, kampın sınıf uygulamalarını desteklemeye dönük etkilerinin, sadece öğretmen alan bilgisi ile sınırlı bir repertuarda gerçekleşmediğini göstermiştir. Nitel veriler, astronomi kamp etkinliklerinin öğretmenlere katkılarının pedagojik alan bilgileri üzerinden sınıf ortamlarına yansıtıldığını destekleyen güçlü kanıtlar sunmaktadır. Araştırma, astronomi kamplarının başta öğretmen bilgi ve kavrayışına etkilerini, sonrasında da sınıf uygulamalarını destekleme potansiyellerini daha geniş bir şekilde tanımlayarak alan yazına katkıda bulunmaktadır.

Makale detayları

Gaining from Teacher Astronomy Camp: An Investigation of Science Teachers' Content Knowledge and Classroom Practices

Yazarlar:

Zeynep Bodur | Sertaç Arabacıoğlu

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar

Dergi:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 56, pp.582-606

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001292378

pISSN:

2602-2850

Astronomy camp

in-service science teachers

teacher developmentAstronomi kampı

fen bilimleri öğretmenleri

öğretmen gelişimi

Sayı

Makale detayları

Gaining from Teacher Astronomy Camp: An Investigation of Science Teachers' Content Knowledge and Classroom Practices

Yazarlar: Zeynep Bodur | Sertaç Arabacıoğlu

Yayıncı: Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar: Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar

Dergi: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 56, pp.582-606

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2023

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001292378

pISSN: 2602-2850

Astronomy camp

in-service science teachers

teacher developmentAstronomi kampı

fen bilimleri öğretmenleri

öğretmen gelişimi

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Zeynep Bodur | Sertaç Arabacıoğlu

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar

Dergi:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 56, pp.582-606

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001292378

pISSN:

2602-2850