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Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities
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This research focuses on two main questions: (1) What are the lesson processes implemented by science teachers in classes with students with learning disabilities (SLD) regarding concept teaching within the scope of reproduction, growth, and development in plants and animals? and (2) What are the activity suggestions of science teachers regarding concept teaching within the scope of the subject of reproduction, growth, and development in plants and animals in classes with SLDs? Accordingly, the study aims to explore multiple cases. Therefore, a case study design was adopted. The participants consisted of 15 science teachers who teach seventh-grade SLDs. Data were collected through classroom observations and individual interviews for the first research question, and through focus group interviews for the second. Observations were carried out over 12 lesson hours within the scope of the relevant subject by two science teachers who also participated in the individual interviews. Individual and focus group interviews were conducted face-to-face. The context of the observations and interviews was framed by local examples in Kars and its surroundings: geese, bees, and cows under the animal category, and kavılca wheat and greenhouse products under the plant category. The data were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis methods. The findings revealed that science teachers did not utilize the support education room for SLDs. Instead, they predominantly relied on lecture-based and project-based teaching methods, but generally did not evaluate the project assignments they provided. The teachers recommended activities such as field trips, observation, learning by doing and experiencing, drawing, and frequent repetition to enhance the conceptual understanding of SLDs within the relevant subject matter.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Destekleyen Kurum
Bu makale, 221K148 nolu TÜBİTAK 1001 projesinden üretilmiştir
Proje Numarası
Bu makale, 221K148 nolu TÜBİTAK 1001 projesinden üretilmiştir
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Fen Bilgisi Eğitimi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
25 Kasım 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
22 Aralık 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
14 Mart 2025
Kabul Tarihi
1 Ağustos 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 14 Sayı: 4
APA
İnaltekin, T., Kirman Bilgin, A., Özen Altınkaynak, Ş., Erginsoy Osmanoğlu, D., & Erdağı, S. (2025). Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities. Cumhuriyet Uluslararası Eğitim Dergisi, 14(4), 849-865. https://doi.org/10.30703/cije.1658023
AMA
1.İnaltekin T, Kirman Bilgin A, Özen Altınkaynak Ş, Erginsoy Osmanoğlu D, Erdağı S. Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities. CUE. 2025;14(4):849-865. doi:10.30703/cije.1658023
Chicago
İnaltekin, Tufan, Arzu Kirman Bilgin, Şenay Özen Altınkaynak, Devrim Erginsoy Osmanoğlu, ve Selma Erdağı. 2025. “Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities”. Cumhuriyet Uluslararası Eğitim Dergisi 14 (4): 849-65. https://doi.org/10.30703/cije.1658023.
EndNote
İnaltekin T, Kirman Bilgin A, Özen Altınkaynak Ş, Erginsoy Osmanoğlu D, Erdağı S (01 Aralık 2025) Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities. Cumhuriyet Uluslararası Eğitim Dergisi 14 4 849–865.
IEEE
[1]T. İnaltekin, A. Kirman Bilgin, Ş. Özen Altınkaynak, D. Erginsoy Osmanoğlu, ve S. Erdağı, “Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities”, CUE, c. 14, sy 4, ss. 849–865, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.30703/cije.1658023.
ISNAD
İnaltekin, Tufan - Kirman Bilgin, Arzu - Özen Altınkaynak, Şenay - Erginsoy Osmanoğlu, Devrim - Erdağı, Selma. “Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities”. Cumhuriyet Uluslararası Eğitim Dergisi 14/4 (01 Aralık 2025): 849-865. https://doi.org/10.30703/cije.1658023.
JAMA
1.İnaltekin T, Kirman Bilgin A, Özen Altınkaynak Ş, Erginsoy Osmanoğlu D, Erdağı S. Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities. CUE. 2025;14:849–865.
MLA
İnaltekin, Tufan, vd. “Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities”. Cumhuriyet Uluslararası Eğitim Dergisi, c. 14, sy 4, Aralık 2025, ss. 849-65, doi:10.30703/cije.1658023.
Vancouver
1.Tufan İnaltekin, Arzu Kirman Bilgin, Şenay Özen Altınkaynak, Devrim Erginsoy Osmanoğlu, Selma Erdağı. Investigation of Science Teachers’ Course Processes and Recommendations for Conceptual Understanding of Students with Learning Disabilities. CUE. 01 Aralık 2025;14(4):849-65. doi:10.30703/cije.1658023