Being a Teacher in BİLSEM: A Sample from Ankara

Abstract

This study aimed to reveal the evaluations of teachers who work in Science and Art Centers (BİLSEM) about being ateacher there. This qualitative study is structured according to the phenomenology design. A total of 18 teachers workingin BİLSEMs located in Ankara constituted the study group. Qualitative data were collected with a structured interviewform. Content analysis method was used in the analysis of data. The teachers stated that they were pleased to workwith gifted and talented students, and working in BİLSEM increased their motivation to improve themselves. However,they criticized the parents’ expectations, the managers’ attitudes, working hours, and insufficient technical equipment.However, despite the problems, most participants stated that they would recommend other teachers to come work inBİLSEM. Multiple suggestions were presented according to the problems raised in the study