Abstract:

In study, it is aimed to determine the opinions of teachers about Elective Mental Games course in curriculum since 2012 and to present suggestions about the course. The model of research is a mixed pattern where qualitative and quantitative research. The study was carried out with 52 teachers working in secondary schools in Fiskesir, 2018-2019 year. Firstly, "Teachers' Thoughts About Elective Mental Games Lecture" questionnaire was applied to teachers, data were analyzed by using SPSS. Secondly, semi-structured interviews were conducted with teachers in order to present problems related to course, solution suggestions of teachers. The interviews were applied to 6 teachers who volunteered among teachers, data were analyzed with the content analysis method. Last, it was concluded that the opinions of teachers about gains, process, content, evaluation of course didn't differ in terms of gender, professional seniority, educational status, branch variables. Additionally problems connected to course were determined, solution suggestions were presented.

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