Science Prospective Teachers' Self-efficacy and Views on the Use of Information Technologies in the Teaching of Physics Concepts

Abstract

- It is not thought that the learning process is not affected by the technological improvements and changes. In this study, it is especially focused on analyzing the ideas of the prospective teachers whose competencies are determined about using information technology during the teaching of concepts. This study was planned in the mixed research design and sampling criteria are used. In this study, information technology self-efficacy scale quantitative data were obtained through the information technology -supported teaching, then with the help of the concept teaching form, their ideas for the teaching process were categorized. In the study where the self-efficacy perceptions of prospective teachers were determined at a good level in real terms, the desire to perform experimental activities in virtual and built environments were scored close prettily together. Student teachers have reflected results in accordance with the literature on the support of information technology in the learning environment. When the data was associated with both behavioral and cognitive approaches, it is found meaningful that the teacher candidates enrich their teaching with a teaching model. When the active role was considered in the teaching process, it is suggested not to ignore the necessity in teacher training programs

- It is not thought that the learning process is not affected by the technological improvements and changes. In this study, it is especially focused on analyzing the ideas of the prospective teachers whose competencies are determined about using information technology during the teaching of concepts. This study was planned in the mixed research design and sampling criteria are used. In this study, information technology self-efficacy scale quantitative data were obtained through the information technology -supported teaching, then with the help of the concept teaching form, their ideas for the teaching process were categorized. In the study where the self-efficacy perceptions of prospective teachers were determined at a good level in real terms, the desire to perform experimental activities in virtual and built environments were scored close prettily together. Student teachers have reflected results in accordance with the literature on the support of information technology in the learning environment. When the data was associated with both behavioral and cognitive approaches, it is found meaningful that the teacher candidates enrich their teaching with a teaching model. When the active role was considered in the teaching process, it is suggested not to ignore the necessity in teacher training programs