Determination of Reflective Thinking Tendencies of Prospective Special Education Teachers

Havva Aysun Karabulut; Tuğba Sivrikaya

Article Details

Determination of Reflective Thinking Tendencies of Prospective Special Education Teachers

Authors:

Havva Aysun Karabulut | Tuğba Sivrikaya

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Alan Eğitimleri

Journal:

Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 1, pp.531-550

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001294947

pISSN:

1308-8971

Keywords:

Abstract:

 This study aims to reveal the reflective thinking tendencies of prospective special education teachers. A total of 118 students studying Special Education Teaching in Bolu province participated in the study. The research is descriptive and was designed with the single survey model, one of the general survey models. Data were collected by sending the Reflective Thinking Tendency Scale RTSS and Demographic Information Form digitally to the participants. In data analysis, non-parametric tests was used. As a conclusion, while the reflective thinking tendencies of the prospective special education teachers were high in the Foresighted and Sincere factor. Their reflective thinking tendencies were medium at Continuous and Intentional Thinking, Teaching Responsibility and Science  and Researcher factors. On the other hand their reflective thinking tendencies observed in the factors of Open Minded, Interrogative and Effective Teaching and Looking Professional and the overall scale were low. Significant difference was observed in the participants scores in the factors of Continuous and Intentional Thinking,  Interrogative and Effective Teaching and in the overall scale according to gender.At the same time significant difference was observed in the participants scores in the dimensions of Open Minded and Looking Professional according to age.

 This study aims to reveal the reflective thinking tendencies of prospective special education teachers. A total of 118 students studying Special Education Teaching in Bolu province participated in the study. The research is descriptive and was designed with the single survey model, one of the general survey models. Data were collected by sending the Reflective Thinking Tendency Scale RTSS and Demographic Information Form digitally to the participants. In data analysis, non-parametric tests was used. As a conclusion, while the reflective thinking tendencies of the prospective special education teachers were high in the Foresighted and Sincere factor. Their reflective thinking tendencies were medium at Continuous and Intentional Thinking, Teaching Responsibility and Science  and Researcher factors. On the other hand their reflective thinking tendencies observed in the factors of Open Minded, Interrogative and Effective Teaching and Looking Professional and the overall scale were low. Significant difference was observed in the participants scores in the factors of Continuous and Intentional Thinking,  Interrogative and Effective Teaching and in the overall scale according to gender.At the same time significant difference was observed in the participants scores in the dimensions of Open Minded and Looking Professional according to age.

 This study aims to reveal the reflective thinking tendencies of prospective special education teachers. A total of 118 students studying Special Education Teaching in Bolu province participated in the study. The research is descriptive and was designed with the single survey model, one of the general survey models. Data were collected by sending the Reflective Thinking Tendency Scale RTSS and Demographic Information Form digitally to the participants. In data analysis, non-parametric tests was used. As a conclusion, while the reflective thinking tendencies of the prospective special education teachers were high in the Foresighted and Sincere factor. Their reflective thinking tendencies were medium at Continuous and Intentional Thinking, Teaching Responsibility and Science  and Researcher factors. On the other hand their reflective thinking tendencies observed in the factors of Open Minded, Interrogative and Effective Teaching and Looking Professional and the overall scale were low. Significant difference was observed in the participants scores in the factors of Continuous and Intentional Thinking,  Interrogative and Effective Teaching and in the overall scale according to gender.At the same time significant difference was observed in the participants scores in the dimensions of Open Minded and Looking Professional according to age.

 Bu araştırmada, özel eğitim öğretmen adaylarının yansıtıcı düşünme eğilimlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmaya, Bolu ilinde Özel Eğitim Öğretmenliğinde okuyan 118 öğrenci katılmıştır. Araştırma betimleyici tipte olup genel tarama modellerinden tekil tarama modeliyle desenlenmiştir. Veriler, katılımcılara Yansıtıcı Düşünme Eğilimi Ölçeği YANDE ile Demografik Bilgi Formunun dijital olarak gönderilmesiyle toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde parametrik olmayan testler kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda özel eğitim öğretmen adaylarının Öngörülü ve İçten Olma boyutunda yansıtıcı düşünme eğilimleri yüksek düzeyde bulunurken; Sürekli ve Amaçlı Düşünme, Öğretim Sorumluluğu ve Bilimsellik ve Araştırmacı boyutlarında yansıtıcı düşünme eğilimleri orta düzeyde bulunmuştur. Katılımcıların Açık Fikirlilik, Sorgulayıcı ve Etkili Öğretim ve Mesleğe Bakış boyutları ile ölçeğin genelinde gözlenen yansıtıcı düşünme eğilimleri ise düşük düzeyde bulunmuştur. Katılımcıların cinsiyetine göre Sürekli ve Amaçlı Düşünme ve Sorgulayıcı ve Etkili Öğretim faktörleri ile ölçeğin genelinden aldıkları puanlar arasında anlamlı fark bulunmuştur. Öte yandan katılımcıların yaşı ile Açık Fikirlilik ve Mesleğe Bakış faktörlerinde anlamlı fark bulunmuştur.

Article Details

Determination of Reflective Thinking Tendencies of Prospective Special Education Teachers

Authors:

Havva Aysun Karabulut | Tuğba Sivrikaya

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Alan Eğitimleri

Journal:

Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 1, pp.531-550

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001294947

pISSN:

1308-8971

Reflective thinking tendency

Prospective teacher

Prospective special education teacheryansıtıcı düşünme eğilimi

öğretmen adayı

özel eğitim öğretmen adayı

Issues

Article Details

Determination of Reflective Thinking Tendencies of Prospective Special Education Teachers

Authors: Havva Aysun Karabulut | Tuğba Sivrikaya

Publisher: Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics: Alan Eğitimleri

Journal: Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 1, pp.531-550

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001294947

pISSN: 1308-8971

Reflective thinking tendency

Prospective teacher

Prospective special education teacheryansıtıcı düşünme eğilimi

öğretmen adayı

özel eğitim öğretmen adayı

Issues

Authors:

Havva Aysun Karabulut | Tuğba Sivrikaya

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Alan Eğitimleri

Journal:

Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 1, pp.531-550

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001294947

pISSN:

1308-8971