PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPERVISORS' VIEWS REGARDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHING PROGRAM

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the views of primary school supervisors regarding the 4th and 5th grades Science and Technology teaching program developed in 2004. Eight school administrators working in Bolu were given semi-structured interviews in which they were asked seven questions. The interview questions were related to the need for change in teaching programs, process of program presentation, applicability of the program and advantages and disadvantages of the program. Collected data was analyzed through content analysis. Primary school supervisors believe that the new teaching program will make up for the deficits in the education system. Therefore, supervisors are found to approve the changes in the teaching program. Primary school supervisors who were found to have positive views regarding the science and technology program in general stated that they like the program since it is student centered, it trains researching and inquisitive individuals and it lessens the differences in levels among students. In terms of program applicability, all of the participants stated they believed that in case necessary conditions are provided the program is applicable to a large extent. Suggestions in the light of the findings of the study were provided at the end of the study.