Abstract:

In the digital age, dizzying developments in technology have affected education systems as in every field. In this sense, the most important reform of education is STEM education. Many developed countries have made changes to this approach in education systems. Studies in the sense of education policy have been started in Turkey and it is planned to take place under the name of Science and Engineering Practices in 2017 Science Education Curriculum. In this context, the aim of this study is to determine the views of science teachers about Science and Engineering Applications. The study group consisted of 20 science teachers working in different schools in Ankara. In the study, which was designed as qualitative research, data were collected by semi-structured opinion form and content analysis was used in data analysis. Teachers have positive opinions that science and engineering applications will be effective in problem solving, creative and productive individuals, and interdisciplinary approach will provide significant gains. However, they consider themselves insufficient in this area and need training.

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