ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ VIEWS ON THE SMART BREAK APPLICATION

Hasan Huseyin Aksu, Mucahit Kidil

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The purpose of this study is to examine mathematics teachers` views on the smart break application in distance education. In the study, the case study method, one of the qualitative research approaches, was adopted. 12 primary school mathematics teachers working in public schools participated in the study. A semi-structured interview form that included 8 questions was used to evaluate smart break application and to obtain data. The data was analyzed using content analysis. The results indicated that the teachers had positive opinions about the application, the duration and content of the application was sufficient, it could be used in schools, it could make positive contributions to effective learning, the schools had sufficient infrastructure to use it, teachers and students were eager to participate in the use of the application. In parallel with the results obtained, it is suggested that not only students’ ideas but also the ideas of teachers at different branches and the parents can be asked about smart break application.

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breath, smart break, elementary school math teacher

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v7i12.3490

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