Abstract:

This study was carried out in order to reveal the perceptions of classroom teachers regarding the concept of "Science" through metaphors. The study was performed in line with the screening model, one of the qualitative research models. The data of the study was obtained from the 100 classroom teachers working in the 2020 and 2021 academic year by asking them to complete the statements starting with “Science is like..……. Because it is……”. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted with the content analysis technique. Based on the findings, the teachers generated 52 valid metaphors for the concept of "Science". These generated metaphors were then categorized by considering their common features and likened aspects. As a result of this process, 5 categories were obtained for the concept of "Science". The metaphors developed by the teachers for the concept of "Science" focused on the Science as Continuity/Infinity category. It was eventually found that all the metaphors developed were positive.

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