The evaluation of programmes implemented at science and art centers according to the expectations of students parents and teachers

This study aims to evaluate the programs implemented in Science and Art Centers according to the expectations of students, teachers and parents. Based on Tyler's Goal-Based Program Evaluation model, the level of achieving the goals of the programs was evaluated according to the level of meeting the expectations of the participants. The research was conducted with students studying at the high school level, their parents and teachers working in the Science and Art Center in 5 different provinces (Aksaray, Kırşehir, Kırıkkale, Nevşehir, Niğde) during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years. In determining the research sample, the typical sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used in both quantitative and qualitative stages. In the research, explanatory mixed design, in which quantitative and qualitative methods are used together, was used. The quantitative data of the study were obtained with the Student Teacher and Parent Expectations Evaluation Scale for BİLSEM Programs developed by the researcher, and the qualitative data were obtained with the BİLSEM Programs Evaluation Form prepared by the researcher. SPSS statistical program was used in the statistical evaluation of quantitative data, descriptive statistical frequency and percentage analysis, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, t-test, one-way ANOVA and LSD Alpha Test were calculated. The MAXQDA program was used in the analysis of qualitative data and the data were analyzed by content analysis method. Considering the results of the research, it has been determined that students, teachers and parents agree that the expectations for BİLSEM programs are met and that the programs improve students' social, personal and creativity skills. It has been concluded that the expectations of the teachers regarding the attendance of the students, active participation and interest were not met. The expectations of teachers from parents to have knowledge about the establishment purpose and operation of BİLSEM and special abilities were not met. Students expect from their parents to support them both financially and morally. Understanding, meeting the needs, supporting social activities and project studies are students expectations from the administration that are met, rich equipment, social activities and flexibility of the course program are the expectations that are not met. It has been observed that teachers' expectations from BİLSEM administrations are fair administration, academic support, and vocational training. While parents'expectations from the administrations about scientific studies, meeting the needs and informing are met, sufficient resources, communication, expectations are not met.