Determining the Attitudes and Metaphoric Perception of Prospective Science Teachers toward Biology Courses - Mixed Method Study

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The study investigates prospective science teachers’ attitudes and metaphorical perceptions regarding biology courses. A mixed-method and triangulation design was employed. Researchers used a survey form for demographic data and metaphor elicitation, together with a Biology Course Attitude Scale (BDTÖ). Quantitative results were analyzed using SPSS and qualitative responses through content analysis, yielding coded, categorized, and frequency-based metaphors. Overall attitudes were positive at the “I agree” level, with no significant differences by gender or grade level; 117 valid metaphors were produced, with “life” and “water” among the most frequent.

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Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 6, No. 2, 136-143, 2020 ISSN(E): 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/journal.522.2020 .62.136.143 © 2020 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Determining the Attitudes and Metaphoric Perception of Prospective Science Teachers toward Biology Courses Sule Firat Durdukoca 1 􀀣 Arzu Önel2 1Kafkas Univercity, Education Faculty, Special Education Department, Kars, Turkey. 2Kafkas Univercity, Education Faculty, Mathematic and science Education Department, Kars, Turkey. (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract This study aimed to determine the attitudes and metaphorical perceptions of science teacher candidates towards biology lesson. In the study, a mixed method and triangulation pattern was used. A survey form developed by the researchers to determine the metaphorical perceptions of the teacher candidates about biology lesson and their demographic information and a "Biology Course Attitude Scale (BDTÖ)" were used to determine their attitudes towards the biology lesson. SPSS package program was used for analysis of quantitative data and content analysis technique was used for analysis of qualitative data. Metaphores developed by science teacher candidates are alphabetically ordered; coded, categorized, percent and frequency values are calculated. Participant teacher candidates' attitudes towards the biology lesson in general were found to be positive at the "I agree" level. As a result of the research, it was determined that the teacher candidates' attitude scores related to the biology lesson did not show any significant difference according to gender and grade levels. It was determined that science teachers candidates participating in the research had 117 valid metaphors and 57 different metaphors for the biology lesson, and the metaphors of "life" (f = 37) and "water" (f = 6) were the most frequently produced metaphors. Keywords: Biology course, Science teacher candidates, Metaphor, Attitude, Mixed method, Triangulation pattern. Acknowledgement: Both authors contributed to the conception and design of the study. Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study was reported; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. Ethical: This study follows all ethical practices during writing. Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 137 2. Method ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 138 3. Findings ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 138 4. Discussion and Conclusion........................................................................................................................................................... 141 References ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 142 Contribution of this paper to the literature This research is the only study that examined teacher candidates' attitudes and perceptions towards biology course in mixed methods and in the same research. 1. Introduction Biology analyzes the molecules and cells forming the living things on a microscopic scale and the whole world of living creatures on a global scale (Reece

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What is the purpose of the study?

The study aims to determine prospective science teachers’ attitudes and metaphorical perceptions toward biology courses.

What research design and instruments were used?

A mixed-method and triangulation pattern was used. A researcher-developed survey form and the Biology Course Attitude Scale (BDTÖ) were used.

What were the main findings about attitudes?

Participants’ attitudes toward biology lessons were generally positive at the “I agree” level, with no significant differences by gender or grade level.

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