Metaphorical Perceptions of Prospective Teachers for STEM Education

Authors:
  • HÇHamza Çalışıcı
    Hamza Çalışıcı
  • ÖSÖzlem Özçakır Sümen
    Özlem Özçakır Sümen
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Abstract
In this study, the perceptions of prospective classroom teachers on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education approaches have been examined through metaphors. The participants in this qualitative research project included 138 prospective teachers studying between the 2016-2017 academic year in the department of elementary education from the faculty of education at a public university in Turkey. In order to determine the perceptions of STEM teachers selected from different class levels, the prospective teachers were first educated about STEM education. Next, a form, on which the statement,