The Opinion of Teachers of Religious Culture and Ethics Course About Subject-Based Classroom Application Cover Image

Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi Öğretmenlerinin Branş Dersliği Uygulamasına İlişkin Görüşleri
The Opinion of Teachers of Religious Culture and Ethics Course About Subject-Based Classroom Application

Author(s): Şefika Mutlu
Subject(s): Education, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi İlahyat Fakültesi
Keywords: Religious Education; Subject-Based Classroom Application; Learning Environment; Religious Culture; Ethics Course Teacher; Religious Culture and Ethics Course Lesson;

Summary/Abstract: This study aims to determine the opinions of teachers of Religious Culture and Ethics Course (DKAB) about subject-based classroom application in-depth. The research has been carried from qualitative research methods with a case study design. In order to determine the working group of the study, criteria sampling was used in the first stage, and the maximum diversity sampling method was used in the next step. The sample of this research consists of 8 DKAB teachers working in Ankara province. A semi-structured interview form has been used as a data collection tool in the study. The data of the qualitative of this research has been analyzed with both descriptive and content analysis by NVivo 10 program. In order to ensure validity and reliability in the study, credibility, transferability, consistency, and verifiability strategies have been used. When the research data were analyzed, four themes were formed: positive opinions about the application, negative opinions and problems related to the application, contribution of the practice to religious education and training, and recommendations about the application. DKAB teachers find the application more positive than the classroom system. It has been found that the practice of subject-based classrooms is a motivational tool for Primary School students, while it causes some problems for lower secondary school and upper secondary school students.

  • Issue Year: 23/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 1209-1234
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Turkish