Sınıf Öğretmenlerinin STEM Eğitimine Yönelik Görüşlerinin Değerlendirilmesi
The Opinions of Elementary Teachers about STEM Education

Summary/Abstract: In this study, the opinions of elementary teachers regarding STEM education approach were examined. The sample of the research consists of seven classroom teachers. The basic qualitative research design was used in the study. A semi-structured interview form was designed by the researchers, and arrangements were made with the pilot application. Interviews were made with the classroom teachers who participated in the research, the data were recorded and analyzed with the descriptive analysis method. According to the results of the research, classroom teachers consider STEM education important for our country and stated that teachers need the education to make practices. Class teachers stated that they preferred the science field in STEM education practices and that they did not consider themselves sufficient in other disciplines. They stated that they had difficulties in terms of material supply and lesson periods during STEM education practices. They have difficulties in integrating especially engineering discipline into STEM Education practices. Teachers thought that the ministry should prepare a plan for STEM education also teachers should be supported on STEM education with the seminars, workshops, and trainings provided by the Ministry of National Education.

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