Science Teaching Attitudes and Scientific Attitudes of Pre-service Teachers of Gifted Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine science teaching attitudes and scientific attitudes of pre-service teachers of gifted students due to gender and grade level and also correlation among these variables. It is a survey study that the group is 82 students attending Gifted Education undergraduate level. Data is gathered by Scientific Attitude Inventory, SAI II and Science Teaching Attitude Scale. Then data is analyzed by independent samples t test, ANOVA, correlation and regression statistical methods. As conclusion, there is a significant difference due to grade level and there is a high correlation between scientific attitudes and science teaching attitudes. In this context it is recommended that learning environment which positively effect scientific attitudes and science teaching attitudes should be organized.

Keywords: gifted, pre-service teacher, scientific attitude, science teaching attitude