The aim of this study was to determine of prospective teachers’ misconceptions related to electrochemistry. Qualitative and quantitative research techniques were used together in the study. An electrochemistry concept test consisting of 20 items about electrochemistry; semi-structured interviews and focus group discussion were used as data collecting tools. Data were collected after the subject of electrochemistry was taught in the scope of general chemistry lesson. Sample of the study consisted of 95 prospective teachers enrolled in the first grade of elementary science teaching department at Kazım Karabekir Education Faculty in 2011-2012 semester. The electrochemistry concept test was given to the sample at the end of electrochemistry unit. The interviews and the focus group discussion were conducted with the prospective teachers’ chosen according to the results of concept test. Findings of the study showed that the prospective teachers’ understanding of electrochemistry was inadequate and there were many misconceptions. Many misconceptions, different from misconceptions previously detected in literature, were found.
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | December 29, 2017 |
Submission Date | December 22, 2016 |
Acceptance Date | December 28, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 12 Issue: 24 |