Science and Art Center Teachers' Problems and Solution Proposals For These Problems

The aim of this research is to reveal the problems faced by teachers working in Science and Art Centers and their solutions. Research is a qualitative study with an integrated multi-state pattern. The study group consisted of 30 teachers working at two Science and Art Center in Antalya. As a data collection tool, semi-structured interview forms consisting of open-ended questions were used. Taking into account the characteristics of the data collection tool, the data were analyzed by content analysis. Based on this data analysis, findings and interpretations of the research were formed. The findings of the research were given in tables, frequency and percentage values were given and direct excerpts were taken from the students' opinions. According to the results of the study, it is determined that teachers have many problems in personal, educational and managerial areas. As a personal problem, teachers intensely state that the teaching hours in Science and Art Centers are not suitable for both teachers and students. The most frequently mentioned problems in the educational sense of the teachers are the lack of equipment and materials in the center where they work, the inadequate physical facilities of the centers, and the content of the activities in the framework programs of the Science and Art Centers. The lack of communication with the administrators, the result-oriented thinking of the managers due to the success of the institution and the lack of fairness in terms of the opportunities offered to the teachers emerge as the administrative problems expressed by the teachers. As a solution to the problems experienced, teachers often suggest that working hours at BİLSEMs should be brought up to date and MEB should provide support to BİLSEM on physical equipment. The findings of the research are discussed in the light of the literature and recommendations are presented.

Keywords

Education Sciences, Science and Art Centers, teacher of gifted students, problems of teachers, gifted students.