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Music teacher candidates’ perception of problem-solving skills: A sample from Türkiye

Müzik öğretmeni adaylarının problem çözme becerilerine ilişkin algıları: Türkiye’den bir kesit

Şeyda Çarkacı(Independent Researcher)0000-0003-4980-4504
Gözde Yüksel(NECMETTIN ERBAKAN UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-6619-275X
Pages
983–1001
Publication Date
2025-10-29
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The results indicated that the perception of music teacher candidates regarding their problem-solving skills was at a medium level.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aimed to examine the perceptions of prospective music teachers regarding their problem-solving skills (PSS) and to assess whether these perceptions vary based on factors such as gender, age, type of high school graduated from, academic level, instrument played, and perceived proficiency on their instrument.
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Key Findings & Data:The study group consisted of 94 music teacher candidates enrolled at a university in Konya during the 2020–2021 academic year.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results indicated that the perception of music teacher candidates regarding their problem-solving skills was at a medium level.
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📍Scope:2020–2021 Verileri
⚙️Variables:hizmet öncesi öğretmenler · problem çözme · müzik eğitimi

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This study aimed to examine the perceptions of prospective music teachers regarding their problem-solving skills (PSS) and to assess whether these perceptions vary based on factors such as gender, age, type of high school graduated from, academic level, instrument played, and perceived proficiency on their instrument. The research utilized a relational screening model, which is a quantitative research method. The study group consisted of 94 music teacher candidates enrolled at a university in Konya during the 2020–2021 academic year. Data collection tools included the “Problem Solving Inventory” developed by Heppner and Petersen (1982), which was adapted to Turkish by Şahin et al. (1993) and a “Personal Information Form” created by the researcher. The inventory is a self-report scale designed to measure problem-solving abilities, and the Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient for the entire scale in this study was found to be .92. The data were analyzed using the SPSS software, employing techniques such as percentage, frequency, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, the Shapiro-Wilk test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal-Wallis H test. The results indicated that the perception of music teacher candidates regarding their problem-solving skills was at a medium level. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were found in these perceptions based on the variables of gender, age, type of high school graduated from, academic level, instrument played, or perceived instrument proficiency.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, müzik öğretmeni adaylarının problem çözme becerilerine (PSB) ilişkin algılarını incelemek ve bu algıların cinsiyet, yaş, mezun olunan lise türü, akademik düzey, çalınan enstrüman ve enstrümanda algılanan yeterlilik gibi faktörlere göre değişip değişmediğini değerlendirmektir. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Çalışma grubu, 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim yılında Konya’daki bir üniversitede öğrenim gören 94 müzik öğretmeni adayından oluşmuştur. Veri toplama araçları olarak Heppner ve Peterson (1982) tarafından geliştirilen ve Şahin vd. (1993) tarafından Türkçeye uyarlanan “Problem Çözme Envanteri” ve araştırmacı tarafından oluşturulan “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” kullanılmıştır. Envanter, problem çözme becerilerini ölçmek amacıyla tasarlanmış bir öz bildirim ölçeği olup bu araştırmada ölçeğin tamamı için Cronbach Alpha güvenirlik katsayısı .92 olarak bulunmuştur. Veriler, yüzde, frekans, aritmetik ortalama, standart sapma, Shapiro-Wilk testi, Mann-Whitney U testi ve Kruskal-Wallis H testi gibi teknikler kullanılarak SPSS yazılımı kullanılarak analiz edildi. Sonuçlar, müzik öğretmeni adaylarının problem çözme becerilerine ilişkin algılarının orta düzeyde olduğunu gösterdi. Ayrıca, cinsiyet, yaş, mezun olunan lise türü, akademik düzey, çalınan enstrüman veya algılanan enstrüman yeterliliği değişkenlerine göre bu algılarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmadı.

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Çarkacı, Ş., Yüksel, G. (2025). Music teacher candidates’ perception of problem-solving skills: A sample from Türkiye. Çevrimiçi Müzik Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 4, 983–1001. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1690956

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