An Investigation of Future Science Teachers` STEM Awareness, STEM Attitudes and Attitudes Toward Technology

Authors : Neslihan Yeniay Öztürk, Sevilay Karamustafaoğlu

Pages : 233-249

Doi:10.29065/usakead.1825735

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Publication Date : 2025-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to examine pre-service science teachers’ attitudes toward STEM, their levels of STEM awareness, and their attitudes toward technology. The study employed quantitative research design using a cross-sectional survey model. The study group consisted of first-, second-, third-, and fourth-year students enrolled in the Science Education program at a state university located in the Black Sea Region of Türkiye. Necessary permissions were obtained from the developers of the scales used for data collection, and the instruments were administered to the participants. The findings revealed no significant differences among grade levels in the STEM Awareness Scale scores. However, a significant difference was found in STEM Attitude scores between first- and third-year students, indicating that third-year students held more positive attitudes toward STEM education. No significant differences were observed in attitudes toward technology across grade levels. The results suggest that pre-service science teachers’ STEM awareness does not vary by grade level, whereas their attitudes toward STEM education may develop more positively at certain stages of their training. Accordingly, it is recommended that teacher education programs provide more opportunities for hands-on STEM experiences and strengthen awareness regarding technology integration.
Keywords : Geleceğin Fen Bilgisi Öğretmeni, STEM Tutum, STEM Farkındalık, Teknoloji Tutum

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