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Curricular Studies & Perspectives 2025, Vol. 1(1) 32-48
Needs analysis study on science field skills training for pre-service teachers
pp. 32 - 48 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/csp.2025.1384.3
Publish Date: December 29, 2025 | Single/Total View: 20/10 | Single/Total Download: 24/10
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate pre-service science teachers’ levels of knowledge regarding the Science Field Skills (SFS) defined within the Türkiye Century Maarif Model (TCMM). Their awareness of the process components of these skills, their views on the necessity of training in these skills, and to assess current teacher education programs in terms of adequacy. The study was conducted using a case study design within qualitative research approaches. The study group comprised 32 pre-service science teachers enrolled at a state university. Data were collected via an open ended questionnaire and analyzed using content analysis. Findings indicate that the large majority of pre-service teachers do not possess sufficient knowledge about Science Field Skills and their process components. Nevertheless, participants believe that training on SFS would make significant contributions to individual development, professional competence, and societal awareness. Participants also reported that courses addressing field skills within current teacher education programs are limited and do not sufficiently develop the targeted skills. Their recommendations emphasized that SFS training should be practice oriented, related to everyday life, and include design and inquiry based activities. In conclusion, to effectively implement the skill based approach envisaged by TCMM, teacher education programs should be restructured in accordance with Science Field Skills. At the end of the study, recomendations for practitioners (academicians and teachers), teacher education programs, future research and policymakers are listed.
Keywords: Science Field Skills, Türkiye Century Maarif Model, Need Analysis, Pre-Service Science Teachers
APA 7th edition
Cetin, A., & Somuncu, H. (2025). Needs analysis study on science field skills training for pre-service teachers. Curricular Studies & Perspectives, 1(1), 32-48. https://doi.org/10.29329/csp.2025.1384.3
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Cetin, A. and Somuncu, H. (2025). Needs analysis study on science field skills training for pre-service teachers. Curricular Studies & Perspectives, 1(1), pp. 32-48.
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Cetin, Ali and Halil Somuncu (2025). "Needs analysis study on science field skills training for pre-service teachers". Curricular Studies & Perspectives 1 (1):32-48. https://doi.org/10.29329/csp.2025.1384.3
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