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AI InsightThe results showed that STEM-based course content positively influenced science teacher candidates' skills in ‘learning to learn’ and ‘entrepreneurship.’ It is recommended to examine the impact of these activities on other key competencies and among different groups.
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Abstract
This study aims to assess two competencies: ‘Learning to Learn Competency,’ which relates to an individual's learning process, and ‘Entrepreneurship Competency,’ which involves transforming ideas into action. These competencies are among the eight identified by the Turkish Qualifications Framework. They are included in the science education program, which will be required for teacher candidates at both national and international levels. This study used a mixed-methods design that combined quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study sample consisted of 56 teacher candidates enrolled in the Faculty of Education at Osmangazi University in Eskişehir during the 2019-2020 academic year. Data were collected through quantitative tools—the ‘Learning to Learn Competency Scale’ and the ‘Entrepreneurship Competency Scale,’ developed by Er, Karademir, and Tezel (2021)—and qualitative tools, namely the ‘Activity Interview Forms’ prepared by Er, Karademir, and Tezel (2021). Quantitative data were analyzed using t-tests, while qualitative data were analyzed with descriptive methods. The results showed that STEM-based course content positively influenced science teacher candidates' skills in ‘learning to learn’ and ‘entrepreneurship.’ It is recommended to examine the impact of these activities on other key competencies and among different groups.