Abstract:

Abstract enScience and Technology Teachers' Uses of Concept Maps for Measurement-Evaluation. The significance of measurement and evaluation in the learning process has been reflected in all stages of the educational process. In this study, it was intended to analyze the use of the concept map by science teachers in the assessment process. The sample of this qualitative research was conducted with 29 science and technology teachers who were employed in the city of Castamonu. The data were collected by structured questions aiming at revealing the teachers' perspectives towards the concept maps, and two different concept maps which were structured to assess the aspects of concept map scoring. The obtained data were analyzed with descriptive and content analysis methods. Even though the findings revealed that teachers consider concept maps as an effective technique and use concept maps in lessons; they have lack of knowledge and practice. In light of the findings, it was concluded that science and technology teachers were deficient on using concept maps in the measurement and evaluation process. In this regard, it is recommended that the teachers be informed and trained through in-service courses about both theoretical and practical knowledge required in employing concept maps in educational applications.