A Need Analysis Examining Teachers’ Point of Views about Cooperative Problem Solving

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Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi
Volume:8 Issue:2
A Need Analysis Examining Teachers’ Point of Views about Cooperative Problem Solving

A Need Analysis Examining Teachers’ Point of Views about Cooperative Problem Solving

Authors : Gülçin KARAKUŞ, Gürbüz OCAK

Pages : 63-79

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Publication Date : 2020-12-09

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to scrutinize teachers’ point of views about cooperative problem solving. The study group comprises 25 teachers. Pre application was made to a group of three teachers. After informing the participants accordingly, the semi-structured teacher interview form was administered to teachers. Semi Structured Teacher Interview Form was used. Content analysis was used to analyzed data. Data were coded, themes and categories were determined. The aim of content analysis was to systematize and discern textual expression. Miles and Huberman’s (1994) formula was used, result was calculated as 85 %. Findings indicate teachers think that Cooperative Problem Solving (CPS) affects students’ individual and social development positively. Cooperative problem solving skill should be developed and included in curricula. Having analyzed, compared and discussed teachers’ views, this study suggests CPS skills of students’ must be enhanced. Teachers especially emphasize CPS will help students express themselves better, respect others, give them sense of togetherness.
Keywords : Need analysis, Cooperative problem solving, Professional development

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