AN EXAMINATION OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE ON THE CONCEPT CARTOON: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY

Abstract

This study was designed to examine the development of pre-service teachers' knowledge of concept cartoons for three years within the scope of the courses they took. For three years, pre-service teachers took courses in scientific research methods, instructional technologies and material development, special teaching methods and teaching practice. During these lessons, the learning levels of pre-service teachers towards concept cartoons were examined. In the analysis of the data, the concept cartoons evaluation rubric and the concept cartoons application observation chart were used. Although they were not able to prepare concept cartoons and make applications at the expert level, it was concluded that the education the pre-service teachers received was effective. It is thought that arrangements are necessary to ensure the continuation of communication between teachers and lecturers.

Keywords

• concept cartoon
• teacher education
• misconception
• rational numbers
• exponents
• rubric