Investigation of the reasons of negative perceptions of undergraduate students regarding the modern physics course
Journal Title: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
In this research, the negative perceptions of undergraduate students regarding modern physics course and the causes of their negative perceptions have been investigated. For this investigation, a qualitative and quantitative method (mix method) was chosen for data collection and analysis. The study group of the research consists of a total of 169 (21-25 years old) undergraduate students studying at a state university in Turkey. Focus group interview, repertory grid technique and individual interview were used for gathering data. According to results, seven negative perceptions were determined regarding the modern physics course and four main themes were specified the causes of negative perceptions of students related to modern physics.
Authors and Affiliations
Ayhan Aksakalli| Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey, Riza Salar *| Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey, For correspondence: rizasalar@atauni.edu.tr, Umit Turgut| Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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