Author/Authors :
KANLI, Uygar Gazi Üniversitesi - Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey , GÜLÇİÇEK, Çağlar Gazi Üniversitesi - Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey , GÖKSU, Volkan Kafkas Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi - İlköğretim Bölümü, Turkey , ÖNDER, Nuray Gazi Üniversitesi - Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey , OKTAY, Özlem Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi - OFMAE Bölümü, Fizik Eğitimi A B D, Turkey , ERASLAN, Funda Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi - OFMAE Bölümü, Fizik Eğitimi A B D, Turkey , ERYILMAZ, Ali Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi - OFMAE Bölümü, Fizik Eğitimi A B D, Turkey , GÜNEŞ, Bilal Gazi Üniversitesi - Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey
Abstract :
The purpose of this study is to examine and discuss published studies in the field of physics education in National Science and Mathematics Education Congress proceedings from 1994 to 2012. The research trends in these proceedings were analyzed through content analysis method. In line with the purpose, 282 studies were analyzed with a total of 735 studies in terms of demographic information of the authors (number, gender, institutions, etc.), general themes and physics topics, research types, sample size and methods, instruments, statistical methods, and use of covariance and retention test. It is thought that the current analysis will provide deeper insights to researchers in the field as it shows trends and patterns in physics education. Moreover, the need to conduct similar research studies in the field is emphasized.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Research trends , Content analysis , Physics education , National Science and Mathematics Education congress
