PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY COUNSELING TEACHERS WHILE PREPARING SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS: SAMPLE OF TURKEY

Yasin Ünsal

Abstract


The aim of this study is to determine the basic problems encountered by counseling teachers in the fields of science and maths while preparing scientific projects. Screening model was used in the study. The data were collected by using survey method. Being developed for this purpose; the survey form was applied to 192 project counselors from various branches (like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Science and Technology) at public schools in Turkey. As a result of the study, it was determined that project counselors experienced some problems while preparing scientific projects; especially in the phases of selecting subjects, determining methods and writing project reports. 

 

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project, project-based learning, scientific project, project counsellor, teacher education

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