Author/Authors :
ALEV, Nedim Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi - Fatih Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey , KARAL, Işık Saliha Ticaret Meslek Lisesi, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Determining Physics Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge on Electricity and Magnetism Topics
Abstract :
The aim of this study was to examine physics teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) considering their subject matter knowledge (SMK), knowledge of representation, learner knowledge and orientations on 9th grade electricity and magnetism topic. Case study method was adopted in this study and it was carried out with six experienced physics teachers selected from different secondary schools in Trabzon. PCK test, observations, lesson plans and unstructured interviews were used as data gathering tools and the data were analysed by using content analysis method. The study was concluded that teachers’ SMK were at similar level and closely framed by curriculum. They developed context-specific stable orientations and dominantly displayed didactic and drill and practice orientations. Results also revealed that they formed their representations in accordance with their orientations and their knowledge of learner difficulties were not found to be related directly to their teaching experience.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
pedagogical content knowledge , physics teachers , electricity and magnetism
JournalTitle :
Mersin University Journal Of The Faculty Of Education
