مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Using of newspapers’ news on development of pre-service teachers’ views on the nature of technology

Abstract :

Purpose of this study is to examine the influence of news about technology on the internet or in the newspapers published in print in Turkey on the development of pre-service science and technology teachers’ views. Study was conducted on the 46 pre-service science teachers (11 Male, 35 Female) who are second class and attending “Science and Technology Curriculum and Planning” course in Education Faculty in Turkey. “Views about Technology Questionnaire (VOTQ)” and “News Evaluation Form” were used in order to collect data. Data from “Views about Technology Questionnaire (VOTQ)” was analyzed descriptively and “News Evaluation Form” was analyzed by content analysis. When the findings from data collection tools were examined, it has been seen that the similar results are received. Findings indicate us that the use of such news has an influence on development of pre-service science and technology teachers’ view on the nature of technology. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of news about technology published on the internet or in the newspapers in Turkey on the development of pre-service science and technology teachers’ views. The study was conducted among the 46 pre-service science teachers (11 Male, 35 Female) who are sophomores attending “Science and Technology Curriculum and Planning” course in an Education Faculty in Turkey. “Views about Technology Questionnaire (VOTQ)” and “News Evaluation Form” were used in order to collect data. Data from “Views about Technology Questionnaire (VOTQ)” was analyzed descriptively and “News Evaluation Form” was analyzed by content analysis. When the findings have been examined, it has been seen that the similar results are received. Findings show that the use of such news has an influence on development of preservice science and technology teachers’ view on the nature of technology