Research article | Open Access
International Journal of Progressive Education 2022, Vol. 18(5) 117-132
pp. 117 - 132 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2022.467.7
Publish Date: October 01, 2022 | Single/Total View: 270/486 | Single/Total Download: 439/729
Abstract
The current study sought to determine the association between primary school teacher candidates' levels of scientific literacy and their attitudes about reading scientific texts. The study used a correlational survey technique. The sample population consisted of 287 primary school teacher candidates who were enrolled in a public university in South-Eastern Anatolia's education faculty for the 2020'2021 academic year. The 'Personal Information Form,' 'Universal Science Literacy Scale,' and 'Attitude Scale towards Reading Scientific Texts' were used to gather the data. During the data analysis stage, frequency and percentage values for the variables were determined. Correlation, simple regression, and multiple regression analyses were then performed. The results revealed that although teacher candidates' reading and scientific text reading rates were insufficient, their attitudes toward scientific literacy and scientific text reading were 'good.' The attitude toward reading scientific materials and the sub-dimensions of scientific literacy were found to be positively and statistically correlated. Along with the 'habits of mind' and 'meta-cognition and self-direction' sub-dimensions, it was also noted that scientific literacy is a statistically significant predictor of attitude toward reading scientific materials. Based on their findings, the researcher came up with several recommendations.
Keywords: Scientific Literacy, Attitude Towards Reading Scientific Texts, Correlation, Primary School Teacher Candidate
APA 7th edition
Gurler, S.A. (2022). Relationship Between Scientific Literacy and the Attitude Towards Reading Scientific Texts: A Study on Primary School Teacher Candidates. International Journal of Progressive Education, 18(5), 117-132. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2022.467.7
Harvard
Gurler, S. (2022). Relationship Between Scientific Literacy and the Attitude Towards Reading Scientific Texts: A Study on Primary School Teacher Candidates. International Journal of Progressive Education, 18(5), pp. 117-132.
Chicago 16th edition
Gurler, Sumeyye Aydin (2022). "Relationship Between Scientific Literacy and the Attitude Towards Reading Scientific Texts: A Study on Primary School Teacher Candidates". International Journal of Progressive Education 18 (5):117-132. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2022.467.7