Özet:

In this study, in which the concept of professionalism, which stands out in different professional fields, is evaluated within the framework of teacher professionalism, it is aimed to examine the views of teacher candidates on the concept of professionalism. In this vein, the qualifications that the undergraduate education, professional person, and teachers should have, which represent the preparation for the teaching process together with the professional person and teacher characteristics, were evaluated with the participation of the teacher candidates in the research process. This research, in which the qualitative method was followed, was conducted in a case study pattern. The study group of the research consists of a total of 88 pre-service teachers studying at the 3rd and 4th grades of Preschool Teaching, Turkish Language Teaching and Science Teaching departments in a state university. The data obtained were analyzed with the content analysis technique, and the results were obtained in line with the structures that constitute the main themes. The results obtained from the research show that pre-service teachers evaluate professional teachers as people who specialize in the professional field, are open to development and innovation, build the future, and can establish cooperation. However, the practice dimensions in the process of teacher professionalism are emphasized at many points, and the lack of this dimension and suggestions for its development are among the prominent results.

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