Teachers` Opinions and Recommendations on Educational Psychology Course: A Qualitative Study

Authors : Fatih CAMADAN, Gökhan KAHVECİ, Zeliha OLGUN KILIÇ

Pages : 95-120

Doi:10.21764/maeuefd.342509

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Publication Date : 2018-04-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims at determining opinions and recommendations of teachers about educational psychology course. The study was carried out with qualitative research approach. In the study, interviews were conducted with 15 teachers. For data collection, the application form developed by researchers was applied to the participants, and collected data were analysed with content analysis.  Results show that the teachers mostly hold the view that the course content is necessary in teaching process and useful in recognizing students . On the other hand, some participants reported that the course is inadequate in implementation . It is seen that the teachers mostly have positive views in this regard. The teachers made some suggestions about the course content such as some subjects in the content should be organized and content should be adapted to practice . In relation with the way of teaching of the lesson, the teachers pointed out a positive view as associating with everyday life and negative opinion as teaching methods and techniques and factors affecting the efficiency of the course . Regarding the way of teaching, their recommendations include effective use of teaching methods and techniques , placing students in the centre and efficient instructors . 
Keywords : Educational science, educational psychology course, teacher, teacher education