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An exploratory study on the perspectives of prospective computer teachers following project-based learning

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This study investigates perceptions of 29 prospective teachers about a course based on Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The course, ‘Authoring Languages in PC Environment (B-320)’ lasted in 14 weeks in fall semester of 2004–2005. In this course each prospective teacher carried out a project that requires designing and developing courseware individually. This study is qualitative in nature and data were collected through an open ended questionnaire composed of seven items and analyzed by content analysis technique. The results show that prospective teachers found PBL as an effective way of learning. It also suggests that when efficient guidance about technical issues and time management is provided, PBL approach can be successfully implemented in computer related courses such as programming language and web designing.

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  1. Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Atatürk University, Kazım Karabekir Education Faculty, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey

    Selcuk Karaman

  2. Department of Secondary Science and Mathematics Education, Atatürk University, Kazım Karabekir Education Faculty, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey

    Suat Celik

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Appendix I—Open ended questions

Appendix I—Open ended questions

  1. 1.

    Which challenge(s) did you experience during project work for “Authoring Languages in PC Environment “course according to you? How can those be overcome?

  2. 2.

    Would you want same teaching approach to be used in other course you will enroll?

  3. 3.

    What else could be done to improve project work? Please explain your answer?

  4. 4.

    When you become a teacher, will you use project based approach in your course as in this course? If your answer is yes, what will you do different activities from we did in this course?

  5. 5.

    Do you think you have really learnt using Macromedia Authorware? Please explain which factor affected your learning level?

  6. 6.

    What kind of skills do you think you acquire except using macromedia Authorware?

  7. 7.

    Have you got knowledge and skills which you can use in your professional life? Please explain your answer?

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Karaman, S., Celik, S. An exploratory study on the perspectives of prospective computer teachers following project-based learning. Int J Technol Des Educ 18, 203–215 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-006-9021-1

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