Abstract:

The aim of this research is to identify the problems faced by the academicians in the educational faculty while they are engaged in scientific research and to propose solutions. The research was conducted in April, 2017 with 8 academicians working at the Faculty of Education at Bozok University. Phenomenology was used in qualitative research methods in the research. In-depth interviews were held with the participants. The questions in the semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers were directed to the participants. Meetings with participants were held in the rooms of the researchers. The calls made were recorded on the voice recorder. The calls recorded on the voice recorder are written on the computer. In the analysis of the data, the thematic analysis method was used. As a result of the research, the problems faced by academicians working in the faculty of education during scientific research are mentioned. The results are as follows: negative attitudes of school administrators and teachers, insincerity of participants, bureaucracy, and excess course load. Suggestions have been made regarding the subject.

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