EXPLORING STUDENTS` PERCEPTIONS OF LIFE STUDIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES DURING THE PANDEMIC

Authors : Muzaffer ÇATAK, Fehmi DEMİR

Pages : 457-472

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Publication Date : 2023-08-08

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Life Studies and Social Studies courses play a vital interdisciplinary role in Turkey, contributing significantly to the social development of primary school students. The correlation between student achievement, motivation, and attitudes towards these subjects constitutes an essential area of research. This study aims to examine students\` attitudes towards these two subjects in Turkey during the pandemic. We delved into the impact of the pandemic on students\` attitudes, considering various variables and comparing the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. A survey model was adopted for this research, involving a randomly selected sample of 612 students from the third and fourth grades of primary school. The results demonstrated a significant difference in students\` attitudes in both classes concerning daily internet usage and gender. Considering factors like study room availability, social circle, and time spent with friends, a significant statistical difference was observed in fourth-graders\` attitudes. However, no such difference was identified among the third graders. The study further analyzes and evaluates the changes in students\` attitudes during and after the pandemic, providing an overview of the impact of the pandemic on their perception of Life Studies and Social Studies courses.
Keywords : COVİD 19, hayat bilgisi, pandemi, sosyal bilgiler, tutum