Views of prospective teachers about the seven principles of effective teaching and learning, using social studies as a case

Ufuk SÄ°MSEK

Abstract

This study focuses on the extent the seven principles are utilized on social studies. The research model utilized in this study is a descriptive method. The sample of the study consists of 85 social studies prospective teachers. A scale or measure consisting of 49 questions was used as data collection tool. It has 7 principles with 7 items. The total internal reliability coefficient of scale was calculated as 0.68. In this study, social sciences teachers’ and teachers’ prospective viewpoints and practices are related to the seven principles developed by Chickering and Gamson (1987) for better education. According to this study’s results, it said that females have more positive views than males.