Investigation of STEM Awareness Levels of Classroom Teacher Candidates in Terms of Problem Solving and Gender Variables

Bal A. P.

in: Internalization of STEM Education, Dr. Augusto Z. Macalalag,Dr. Ismail Sahin,Dr. Joseph Johnson,Dr. Ali Bicer, Editor, Istes Organization, District Of Columbia, pp.1-255, 2022

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Publisher: Istes Organization
  • City: District Of Columbia
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-255
  • Editors: Dr. Augusto Z. Macalalag,Dr. Ismail Sahin,Dr. Joseph Johnson,Dr. Ali Bicer, Editor
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, it was concluded that there is no significant difference between the awareness of classroom teacher candidates who have different problem solving success towards STEM and those who have similar views towards STEM.

  •   As a result of this study, it was concluded that female participants' awareness of STEM is higher than male participants in terms of gender and problem solving success.

  •   Classroom teacher candidates should have positive views on STEM in order to enable them to gain problem-solving skills in their future professional lives and to understand their perspectives on science, technology and mathematics.

    It has been concluded that classroom teaching practices that will positively affect classroom teacher candidates‘ awareness of problem solving and STEM. In addition, it should be given importance to the teaching environment which is important factor in the learning of science and mathematics in the undergraduate education.