Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to investigate high school students’ metaphoric perceptions of university and faculty members. In this study qualitative method was used. As a data collection instrument Metaphorical Perception of Universities and Faculty Members Survey was used. 404 students who were chosen according to maximum variation sampling took part in the study and content analysis was performed. Students have positive perception of university and negative perception of faculty members. Students used life and freedom for the university; dictator and boss for the faculty staff. This result reveals the importance of freedom and responsibility for being formed of students perceptions of university and faculty members. Secondary education institutions, guidance and counseling service being in these institutions and teachers have responsibility in order to minimize the negative perception.

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