2017 · 18 citations · 0 references
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The purpose of this study is to reveal theopinions of prospective science teachers regarding the engineering design basedscience education (EDBSE). Being conducted with 44 prospective 3rd gradescience teachers by using the action research design, the study lasted for 5weeks. At the end of the process, the teachers were asked to write theirnegative or positive views about process, suggestions, and their opinionsregarding whether they will use it or not in the future. The qualitative datathat were collected via the participant opinions form were analyzed with thecontent analysis. Prospective science teachers generally expressed positiveopinions regarding the EDBSE and they stated that they would like to apply itin their classes in the future. On the other hand, the negative opinions orsuggestions of prospective teachers regarding these practices were determinedas having difficulties with time planning and management, classroom management,preparation of activities and designing of a convenient problem