Fen Bilimleri Öğretmenlerinin Özel Eğitime Gereksinimi Olan Öğrencilere İlişkin Görüşlerinin Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

The concept of the individual in need of special education includes not only disabled children but also gifted children. Individuals with special education needs can benefit from different education programs. One of these programs is the Science Curriculum. In order to achieve the objectives and achievements in the science course, it is necessary to know what the arrangements made by the teachers in the curriculum can be and to diversify the alternatives that can be used in the materials prepared for the students in order to teach the students who need special education. Therefore, this aims to evaluate the views of science teachers about individuals who need special education. This research is qualitative research designed in a phenomenological pattern. The study group of the research consists of science teachers working in Antalya province Alanya in the 2020-2021 academic year. Data were collected with a semi-structured interview form. Research findings revealed that science teachers made some adaptations for students who need special education. It is recommended to develop sample measurement-evaluation scales to monitor the academic success and development of students in need of special education.