THE CASE FOR EXAMINATION OF DIFFERENT METHODS USED IN LIFE SCIENCES AND SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

Abstract

In this study aimed to identify preservice gifted education teachers’ opinions on theinstruction of life sciences and social studies courses and examine the activities, theydeveloped regarding the several methods and techniques related to the courses. In this study,which has qualitative research features, an open-ended questionnaire was used as a datacollection tool. It has been determined that the majority of preservice teachers prefer to usethe constructivist approach in life sciences and social studies courses in terms of the obtaineddata. In addition, preservice teachers have stated drama, case study, and empathy among themethods and techniques that can be used in life sciences and social studies courses. It hasbeen determined that preservice teachers also state various types of activities that can be usedin the classroom for these methods and techniques. These types of activities includeimpersonations, activities which involve examples from everyday life and activities based onhuman relations.