Problem Statement: In recent years many different studies have examined critical thinking disposition; however, these studies focus on investigating the variables that are related to this subject. There are actually few empirical studies in the literature. It is clear that there is a need for experimental research in order to comprehend the process of critical thinking in-depth. Purpose of the Study:This study investigates the contrastive effect of an experimental program and the placebo effect on the improvement of critical thinking disposition of university students.Method: Sixty-three participants from the students of Arabic Language Education in the Faculty of Education in Adiyaman University were divided into three classes as experiment, placebo, and control groups, each of which consisted of 21 participants. As the placement was on an already existing class system, the study was conducted using a quasi-experimental design. In the experiment group, an eight-week program, which was developed by researchers, was applied. The study was carried out in the last 10 to 15 minutes of Educational Psychology lessons. In the placebo group a positive atmosphere was provided in the class and the students were motivated toward critical thinking by being informed about the necessities of it, and in the control group no applications were used. California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory, which was adapted

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Teaching career is the widest state employment type in Turkey. The career is resourced by many higher education institutions besides the ones deploying regular teacher training programs. Teacher candidates other than the graduates from education faculties have to attend a program specially designed to instruct on foundations of education such as theories, principles, strategies, planning, teaching methods and assessment. That alternative teacher certification program paves the way to transition to teaching career as well. This study was carried out with 11 religious officials who intend to shift into teaching career. The data was collected through 5 essays written by each participant while they were attending the program. The study was conducted as content analyses of total 55 essays. The analyses revealed that the participants, 1 preacher-woman, 4 mosque leaders-preachers and 6 Quran instructors, did not display any role confliction, intended to use their skills and experiences developed through their current careers selectively. The results were discussed with relevant available literature.

Bu araştırmanın amacı, sınıf eğitimi programı öğretmen adaylarının görüşlerine göre alan ve alan eğitimi ile öğretmenlik meslek bilgisi derslerine giren öğretim üyelerinin teorik bilgisini verdikleri bu derslerin öğretme öğrenme sürecinde sergiledikleri pedagojik yeterlik düzeyinin nasıl olduğunu ortaya koymaktır. Tarama modeli kullanılarak yapılan bu araştırmanın çalışma grubunu Adıyaman Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Temel Eğitim Bölümü Sınıf Eğitimi Programı 3. ve 4. sınıfta öğrenim gören 96 öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada, sınıf eğitimi programında, alan ve alan eğitimi ile öğretmenlik meslek bilgisi derslerine giren öğretim üyelerinin kişisel ve mesleki değerler, mesleki gelişim, öğrenciyi tanıma, öğrenme öğretme süreci pedagojik yeterlik düzeyi en çok iyi ve orta; değerlendirme pedagojik yeterlik düzeyi ise en çok orta ve çok iyi düzeyde bulunmuştur. Öğretim üyelerinin pedagojik yeterlik düzeyi, öğretmen adaylarının cinsiyet, öğrenim gördükleri sınıf, ders türü ve sınıf öğretmenliği mesleğini isteyerek yapma durumu değişkenlerine göre ise anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaşmamaktadır.